A notorious bandit kingpin, Halilu Sububu, and 38 of his foot soldiers have been killed in a military operation conducted by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Special Forces and ground troops, Okay.ng reports.
The operation took place on Thursday, September 12, 2024, near the Mayanchi area of Zamfara State, where Sububu and his fighters were neutralized.
The mission was part of an ongoing effort by Nigerian forces to secure the area and exploit intelligence gathered on the movements of bandits and terrorists.
In a statement released by Group Captain Kabiru Ali, the Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations at NAF Headquarters, the military confirmed the success of the operation.
“NAF Special Forces of Operation HADARIN DAJI, in the company of other ground troops, initiated a follow-up exploitation mission after troops encountered terrorists in the vicinity of Mayanchi,” the statement read.
“During the mission, it was confirmed that 38 terrorists had been neutralized, with 4 bodies retrieved for verification.
“In addition to the elimination of the terrorists, a significant cache of weapons was recovered, including two Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG) tubes, one RPG bomb, three PKT machine guns, five AK-47 rifles, 29 magazines, and over 1,000 rounds of ammunition of varying calibres.”
The statement highlighted the operation’s success as a testament to the professionalism and effectiveness of NAF Special Forces, working in coordination with other military services to neutralize threats and maintain national security.
