This action took place in Alawa Forest, located in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.
On January 21, NAF executed the operation based on credible intelligence and aerial surveillance.
This confirmed the presence of armed terrorists linked to violent activities, including two IED attacks on December 19, 2024, in Bassa, Shiroro LGA, causing civilian casualties.
Air Vice Marshal Olusola Akinboyewa, Director of Public Relations and Information, announced that the operation, codenamed KONAN DAJI, formed part of a sustained three-day air offensive.
This mission aimed to degrade terrorist capabilities and eliminate their safe havens.
Fighter aircraft were dispatched to conduct precision airstrikes on identified targets within the forest.
These strikes successfully neutralized many armed bandits and destroyed their logistics base, evidenced by multiple secondary explosions.
The NAF reiterated its commitment to operational dominance in the region.
They are collaborating with ground forces to ensure the security of communities in Niger State and its surrounding areas.
Efforts to eradicate criminal elements from Alawa Forest are intensifying, aiming to restore peace and stability to the region.