In a dramatic operation earlier this week, the Nigerian air force launched targeted airstrikes in the Makakkari forest, a hotspot for bandit activity, following intelligence reports about over 400 gang members planning to raid nearby villages. The coordinated assault left numerous notorious bandit leaders dead, along with many of their followers. This comes on the heels of recent spikes in violence, where armed gangs have led serious attacks, resulting in multiple fatalities among civilians and security forces alike.
Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame shared outcomes of the operation, detailing that ground forces also intercepted fleeing gang members, heightening the campaign against criminal activities in the region. The rise of kidnapping for ransom remains a perilous issue in Nigeria, with bandits increasingly collaborating with jihadist groups, intensifying the security crisis. Despite previous military efforts to curb the violence, including recent raids that claimed 95 bandit lives, the ongoing situation highlights the complex challenges facing Nigeria’s security forces.
Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame shared outcomes of the operation, detailing that ground forces also intercepted fleeing gang members, heightening the campaign against criminal activities in the region. The rise of kidnapping for ransom remains a perilous issue in Nigeria, with bandits increasingly collaborating with jihadist groups, intensifying the security crisis. Despite previous military efforts to curb the violence, including recent raids that claimed 95 bandit lives, the ongoing situation highlights the complex challenges facing Nigeria’s security forces.
