By Chuks Oyema-Aziken
The Air Component of Operation GAMA AIKI, has killed some bandits at their hideout located about 10Km Southeast of Pandogari in Niger State.
Acting Director Defence Media Operations, Defence Headquarters
Brigadier-General Benard Onyeuko in a press release said the attack was undertaken on 31 March 2020, sequel to credible human intelligence reports indicating that the bandits had assembled under a group of trees at Kalaibu Village near Pandogari.
“A Nigerian Air Force attack helicopter dispatched for an armed reconnaissance mission in the area spotted and engaged the bandits, neutralizing some, while others managed to escape with gunshot wound,” he said.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria, in furtherance of the objective of restoring peace and security in the North West, will sustain the offensive against the enemies of our Nation until our mission is accomplished,” he added.
