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NAF airstrikes k!ll terrorists in Katsina, Borno
Airstrikes by the air components of Operation Hadin Kai and Hadrin Daji have killed terrorists planning to attack soft targets.
The strikes were conducted at various terrorists hideouts in Katsina and Borno states.
In Katsina, a terrorist enclave located Northwest of Yartsamiya Village in Danmusa Local Government Area was bombed.
According to a statement on Sunday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, AVM
Edward Gabkwet, said 11 terrorists were sighted moving towards a mountainous area in the Katsina community.
Gabkwet said NAF aircraft attacked the terrorists multiple times, with several of them being killed and the remaining survivors fleeing in confusion.
The statement read, “The streak of successful air strikes by the Air Components of Operation Hadarin Daji and Hadin Kai continued through the weekend as terrorists were, again, denied freedom of movement aimed at targeting soft targets, especially innocent civilians.
“One of such strike was carried out under Operation Hadarin Daji on April 5, 2024 at a terrorists enclave located Northwest of Yartsamiya Village in Danmusa Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State.
“At the location, a set of 11 armed terrorists were sighted moving towards a mountainous area. Soon after, two separate sets of terrorists joined the first set of terrorists, and all were observed heading towards the same direction towards the mountainous high ground.
“The need not to let the opportunity of neutralising the terrorists thus became imperative. Subsequently, the terrorists were effectively engaged by NAF aircraft in several passes, with several neutralised and the few survivors scampering in disarray.”
During the airstrikes in Borno State, Gabkwet said troops attacked the storage hub of terrorists in the Gwoza Local Government Area.
He noted that a battle damage assessment conducted by the service revealed that several terrorists were killed.
Gabkwet added, “Air strikes by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai in the early hours of April 6, 2024 at Grazah in Gwoza LGA of Borno State also yielded the requisite outcome.
Previous intelligence had revealed that Grazah, previously known as a hideout for terrorists, was converted into a logistics storage hub and an area for fabricating their Improvised Explosive Devices and other ammunition.
“Recent intelligence also revealed significant terrorist activities consistent with terrorists’ behaviour around some makeshift structures at the location. Consequently, air interdiction was conducted at the location with Battle Damage Assessment footage and feedback received revealing several terrorists neutralised.”
The PUNCH reports that the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai killed several terrorists in operations conducted between January 2 and 6 in different areas of Borno State.
During the operations conducted near Sambisa Forest, terrorists were said to be moving objects suspected to be arms and ammunition to the area.
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Reps Direct Ministry of Health to Provide Detailed Report on Nutrition Interventions Amid Malnutrition Crisis
By Gloria Ikibah
The House of Representatives has called on the Ministry of Health to submit comprehensive information on the federal government’s and donor agencies’ nutrition interventions aimed at combating malnutrition in Nigeria.
Chairman Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, Rep. Chike Okafor during a budget defense session eemphasised the need for detailed figures for 2024 and clear projections for 2025, including an overview of contributions from 27 development partners.
Members of the committee also questioned duplications in budgeted nutrition supplies, stressing the importance of transparency and effective utilization of resources to address the nation’s nutrition challenges.
The Ministry, led by Permanent Secretary Daju Kachollom, proposed ₦2.9 billion for nutrition interventions in the 2025 budget, focusing on therapeutic supplies and expanding successful community-based programs. Efforts to reduce reliance on imported therapeutic foods and promote local manufacturing were also highlighted.
The committee underscored the need for effective collaboration between government agencies and the private sector to ensure better nutrition outcomes across the country.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
US President-elect, Donald Trump’s incoming administration plans to immediately order a series of deportation raids targeting illegal immigrants after his inauguration.
Chicago is expected to be the first major city targeted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents as part of Operation Safeguard, the New York Times reported, citing two people familiar with planning the undertaking.
The massive deportation operation is expected to target criminals and gang members in the United States illegally and run for one week.
Trump has promised to conduct the largest deportation program in U.S. history.
Up to 200 ICE agents are being sent to Chicago to help kick off the operation on Tuesday, the Wall Street Journal reported. The agency has already asked agents to volunteer for the post-inauguration raids.
“There’s gonna be a big raid across the country,” Tom Homan, who will be in charge of U.S. borders once Trump takes office, told Fox News in an interview.
Homan has previously said he will instruct ICE agents to carry out raids on illegal immigrants at their workplaces.
In addition to Chicago, the sweeping crackdown will also target other major U.S. cities with large immigrant populations.
Trump is set to take the oath of office on Monday, January 20, in an inauguration that will take place indoors.
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