Military Airstrikes Foil Bandits’ Attack, Multiple Deaths Recorded Near DSS Headquarters

Military Airstrikes Foil Bandits’ Attack, Multiple Deaths Recorded Near DSS Headquarters

The Nigerian military successfully thwarted a terrorist attempt to attack Department of State Services (DSS) assets in Niger State. The operation was spearheaded by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), deploying Super Tucano fighter jets in airstrikes that neutralized dozens of insurgents.

According to a defense intelligence source who spoke to PRNigeria, the terrorists aimed to inflict serious damage on DSS facilities located in the Bassa community of Shiroro, a local government area in the state. However, swift military intervention prevented the planned destruction.

The airstrikes led to the elimination of at least 30 insurgents, significantly weakening the terrorist threat in the region. The source, who requested anonymity, disclosed that military forces had acted swiftly based on intelligence reports of an imminent ambush targeting DSS personnel and infrastructure.

“The rapid deployment of the Super Tucano jets was crucial to the success of the mission. The airstrikes were precise and highly effective, with minimal casualties reported among DSS operatives,” the source confirmed.