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Sokoto Airstrikes Goal Bandit Hideouts, No Civilian Casualties Confirmed
Reviews of alleged airstrikes on harmless villagers in Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa, two communities in Silame Native Authorities Space of Sokoto State, have been debunked as false.
Opposite to claims of civilian casualties, intelligence sources revealed that the strikes had been exact navy operations focusing on hideouts of the Lakurawa bandits, infamous for terrorizing the area.
Deserted Communities Turned Bandit Enclaves
Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa, beforehand deserted by residents resulting from persistent banditry, had been repurposed as strongholds for felony actions. Intelligence gathered over weeks, coupled with impartial reconnaissance, confirmed the places as lively bandit hideouts earlier than the operation was launched.
Prioritizing Precision and Avoiding Collateral Injury
A supply concerned within the operation defined the meticulous method:
“We obtained constant intelligence from the Sokoto State Authorities and safety companies. Unbiased surveillance confirmed the targets to keep away from collateral injury. Precision is at all times our precedence in air operations.”
The airstrikes had been described as a calculated effort to dismantle the Lakurawa bandits’ community, with no reported affect on civilians.
Native Authorities Reply
The Chairman of Silame Native Authorities Space, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Daftarana, acknowledged the airstrikes however shunned confirming any civilian casualties, citing ongoing assessments.
Additional investigations corroborated that the areas focused had been uninhabited by civilians and completely used as bandit enclaves. No experiences of burials, lacking individuals, or civilian accidents had been obtained by native authorities.
A Clear Message to Prison Parts
The profitable operation underscores the Nigerian navy’s dedication to dismantling banditry within the area whereas guaranteeing the security of harmless civilians. The strike sends a robust message to felony parts trying to take advantage of deserted communities as hideouts.
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