Information reaching Checkout Magazine has it that the military had launched attacks on bandits’ hideouts in the North-West, North-Central and some parts of the North-East.
According to PUNCH, the military bombardment, which started in Katsina and Benue states would soon be extended to other states in the zones.
The bombardment is line with President Muhammad Buhari’s directives while he spoke during his interview with Arise Television on Thursday, that security agents to shoot bandits carrying AK47.
In Katsina State, the Nigerian Air Force and the police had increased attacks on the hideouts of bandits in various parts of the state especially in Batsari, Jibia, Sabuwa, Danmusa, Safana, Matazu, Kankara, Dandume, Dutsin-ma, Kurfi and Faskari local government areas, where bandits had been kidnapping farmers and other residents.
A top security source told PUNCH, “We now carry out operations on identified bandits’ hideouts in the state virtually on a daily basis and at anytime.
“At times, when you see fighter jets flying, it is either we are launching an attack against bandits or we are carrying out mop up operations.”
