In Major Offensive, NAF Neutralizes Terrorists Threatening Power Restoration in Northwest Nigeria
In a coordinated mission to support power restoration efforts in Kaduna and other northwestern states, operatives of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), on 1 November 2024, executed a series of air interdiction operations targeting terrorist positions deep within the Alawa Forest in the Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. This mission aligns with ongoing efforts to secure power infrastructure and ensure uninterrupted progress in restoring electricity to affected areas.
The strike followed a series of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, which confirmed the presence of terrorist fighters converging to disrupt ongoing power restoration efforts. Acting swiftly on this intelligence, the air component planned and carried out a successful airstrike to neutralize the threat. Over the target area, NAF crews observed and engaged the terrorists, neutralizing several fighters and their logistics with precise firepower.
Alongside these interdictions, the NAF has intensified armed reconnaissance along critical power lines from Shiroro Lake to Damba, maintaining airspace dominance to prevent potential terrorist interference in the restoration efforts. This sustained mission underscores the NAF’s commitment to collaborating with other security agencies to protect vital infrastructure and ensure the swift and full restoration of essential services for Kaduna and neighboring states.
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