The operation was part of an ongoing effort by NAF and ground forces to exploit intelligence and secure the area following contact with hostile elements.
This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by Group Captain Kabiru Ali, Deputy Director, Public Relations and Information , Nigerian Air Force
The statement read,’’ NAF Special Forces of Operation HADARIN DAJI in company of other ground troops initiated a follow-up exploitation mission after troops encountered terrorists in the vicinity of Mayanchi. During the mission, it was confirmed that 38 terrorists had been neutralized, with 4 bodies retrieved for verifications.
‘’In addition to the elimination of the terrorists, a significant cache of weapons was recovered, including 2 Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG) tubes, 1 RPG bomb, 3 PKT machine guns, 5 AK-47 rifles, 29 magazines, and over 1,000 rounds of ammunition of varying calibers.’’
SolaceBase recalls that Sububu was declared wanted in May by the Defence Headquarters following the killing of 19 people in Zamfara.
The military said he was a major arms dealer who hailed from Niger Republic.
According to the statement, this operation underscores the effectiveness and professionalism of the NAF Special Forces in leading critical missions in conjunction with other services aimed at neutralizing threats and maintaining national security
