Air Force Bombs Notorious Bandit Leader’s Camp In Katsina

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has killed several terrorist fighters and destroyed their key operational structures in Katsina State following a successful airstrike on their enclave.

Sunday Telegraph gathered that the NAF operation targeted a hideout linked to a notorious kingpin, Abasu Aiki, located in Dan-Aji Forest in Faskari Local Government Area of the state.

Confirming the development, NAF spokesperson Ehimen Ejodame disclosed in a statement that the strike was executed on May 1, following credible intelligence indicating renewed terrorist activities in the area.

According to him, the location served as a logistics base and transit hub for fighters associated with Aiki, who have been linked to multiple attacks across Faskari, Kankara, and Funtua areas.

“Sustained and credible intelligence reports” revealed the movement of armed terrorists within the enclave, prompting immediate action, he said.

Air assets reportedly identified groups of armed fighters on motorcycles before launching a coordinated strike on both the targets and their support infrastructure.

“Battle Damage Assessment confirmed that several terrorists were neutralised, while the logistics hub and associated structures were destroyed, triggering explosions and widespread fires,” Ejodame stated.