Kwara Airstrikes: Terrorist Camps Bombed, Over 100 Fighters Neutralised
The Nigerian military has recorded a major operational success in Kwara State following coordinated airstrikes that destroyed multiple terrorist camps and neutralised over 100 fighters across three local government areas.
The air operations, conducted over the weekend, targeted identified terrorist and bandit hideouts in Edu, Ifelodun, and Patigi Local Government Areas, which security sources described as long-standing strongholds for criminal elements terrorising surrounding communities.
Areas struck during the operation include Baba Sango in Ifelodun LGA, Gbugbu in Edu LGA, and Lata in Patigi LGA. The locations were reportedly used as bases for kidnapping, armed robbery, and other violent activities.
Military sources confirmed that several terrorist camps and logistics hubs were destroyed during the strikes, forcing surviving elements to flee the affected areas. While over 100 terrorists were neutralised, others reportedly sustained injuries and escaped into nearby forests.
Confirming the development in Ilorin, a senior military officer involved in the operation said the strikes were part of sustained efforts to dismantle criminal networks threatening security in the state.
The officer noted that while the operation has significantly disrupted terrorist activities, intelligence leaks from informants within communities continue to pose challenges to ongoing military efforts. Residents were urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements to security agencies.
The military reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining pressure on criminal groups until lasting peace is restored across affected parts of Kwara State.
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