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10 Militants Killed In Airstrike In Zamfara State

April 24 2019

Nigeria

The Nigerian air force says it has killed at least 10 armed men in an airstrike in the northwestern Zamfara state, reports the official News Agency of Nigeria.

On Monday, two Alpha Jets and a helicopter attacked a militant hideout in Sububu Forest in support of ground forces, said an air force spokesman.

At least 10 "bandits" were killed and several injured in the attack after firing on the aircraft, the spokesman said.

The term "bandits" is used to refer to criminals and members of...

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