By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
Sustained aerial operations by the Nigeria Police Air Wing have eliminated seven suspected associates of notorious bandit kingpin, Ado Aleru, in one of its operations. The operations also disrupted bandit networks operating across Katsina and parts of Zamfara State.
A statement by the Force says the Air Wing carried out surveillance, reconnaissance, troop insertion, air cover, and interdiction missions around Karaduwa, Matazu, Dutsin-Ma, Dan Musa and Yankuzo
It adds that two senior lieutenants linked to another bandit leader, Kachalla Abdullahi Na Sanda, were also eliminated around the Jangebe axis of Zamfara State.
Recovered and destroyed items include three PKM machine guns, three AK-47 rifles, 20 magazines, ammunition, and a rocket launcher with warheads.
The coordinated air-ground operations have disrupted bandit camps, communication, and logistics networks while supporting ground forces and facilitating the rescue of captives.
The Force says the aerial operations will continue to prevent the regrouping of communities.
