Nigeria, Nov. 15 -- The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Saturday said its air component has killed "scores" of terrorists and destroyed their stronghold in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

A spokesperson for the NAF, Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed this in a statement.

He said the "precision air interdiction missions" were executed on Friday, 14 November, as part of Operation FANSAN YAMMA.

Mr Ejodame, an air commodore, said the strikes targeted the Sauri bandit camp, a known terrorist hideout.

According to the statement, the mission was launched after "comprehensive intelligence and surveillance operations" confirmed significant terrorist activity at the location.

The NAF said the hideout, located on high ground, was being used by...