As the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) searches for notorious bandit kingpin Babaro and his gang, the masterminds of the recent da-death attack on Gidan Mantau Community in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, another 76 people were reported dead and 76 were rescued.
The State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs stated in a statement signed and released on Saturday by Dr. Nasir Mu’azu that the NAF conducted a decisive airstrike at Pauwa Hill in the state’s Kankara Local Government Area and that it had rescued 76 kidnapped victims, including women and children.
He claimed that the precise air interdiction, which took place between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., specifically targeted Babaro’s notorious base at Pauwa Hill, which has long been a source of terror for nearby communities.
The Minister of Internal Security and Home Affairs confirmed the information, revealing that all victims who had been abducted during the Unguwar Mantau attack in Malumfashi were included in the list.
However, he regrettably revealed that a child died tragically while going through the ordeal.
The development, according to the Commissioner, reflected the renewed fervor for security operations throughout Katsina State.
He added that the strike is a component of a larger plan to end the cycle of murder, kidnapping, and extortion that has plagued innocent people.
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He added that the rescue of the kidnapped victims further underlines the effectiveness of coordinated air and ground operations as security forces increase their efforts to eradicate bandits and restore confidence in the populace.
The Nigerian Air Force, the Nigerian Army, and all other security organizations are recognized by the Katsina State government for their bravery and skill in this conflict, through the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs. Their sacrifices are successfully releasing criminals’ hold on Katsina’s towns and villages.
We reaffirm our ongoing support through logistics, information sharing, and community engagement, ensuring that these efforts continue until banditry is completely eradicated.
Source: Channels TV
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