In a decisive joint operation led by three personnel of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Special Forces, a notorious bandit, Halilu Sububu and over 38 other terrorists were neutralized during an engagement near Mayanchi on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
According to Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Group Captain Kabiru Ali, the operation was part of an ongoing efforts by NAF and ground forces to exploit intelligence and secure the area following contact with hostile elements.
NAF Special Forces of Operation Hadarin Dajiin 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 verification.
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.
Ali added that 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.
