Terrorists Killed in Deadly Air Strike on Kaduna

Troops carrying out air support operations under Operation FANSAN YANMA are said to have neutralised several suspected terrorists after a precision strike on a hideout in Giwa Local Government Area, Kaduna State.

Zagazola Makama, citing security sources, said the operation was carried out on Monday at approximately 5:10 p.m., following credible intelligence that indicated terrorist activity along the Kidandan axis of Kidandan.

He added that an aerial surveillance platform was deployed for an intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance mission, during which it monitored activities across the broader area.

According to a report posted on his official X handle on Tuesday, four suspected terrorists were first sighted on motorcycles and placed under continuous tracking, while two additional motorcycles were intercepted along a strategic route believed to lead to a terrorist assembly point.

The monitored movement reportedly guided troops to a suspected high‑ground hideout within the Giwa operational area.

Makama said: “The source said the aerial platform maintained surveillance over the location before a precision strike was carried out on the target, resulting in the neutralisation of several suspected terrorists, while others fled in disarray.”