Joint Ground And Air Patrols Conduct Sweeping Missions Across Birnin Gwari, Igabi, Giwa And Chikun Local Government Areas

• Several bandits neutralized, camps destroyed.

Several aerial missions were conducted covering locations in Birnin Gwari, Igabi, Giwa, and Chikun local government areas. These missions were carried out in tandem with ground patrols in the areas.

According to operational feedback, t                                                               he first aerial mission covered the Riyawa camp, which was engaged with rockets.

Close air support was then given to troops of Operation Taimako Yazo along Kaduna-Birnin Gwari road, covering Polewire, Crossing Point, Koriga, Udawa, Buruku, and environs. Normal activities were observed across all areas.

Another pass was made over the Birnin Gwari area with an informant on board the aircraft to identify target locations. About 5-7km Northwest of Farin Ruwa, bandits hideouts were identified and engaged accordingly. Some bandits sighted fleeing the area were also neutralized.

In a second mission, targets were identified around Riyawa camp and engaged. A third pass confirmed that strikes on the camps were well on target.

The Riyawa axis around the Kaduna-Katsina inter-state boundary was also thoroughly scanned. Normal activities, huts, and few heads of livestock were observed in the area.

On the ground, troops of Operation Taimako Yazo and Operation Badamamaki conducted aggressive fighting patrols along the road to Ifira village and formed a blocking force at the Ifira River. The area was observed to be calm.

Also, troops of Operation Taimako Yazo conducted day and night patrols along the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari road as well as Polewire and Udawa axes to clear hideouts and crossing points. Commuters were stopped and searched at intervals.

Receiving the operational feedback, Governor Nasir El-Rufai thanked the troops and crews for the extensive joint missions and commended their thoroughness and commitment.