Nigerian military claims to have killed at least 70 suspected terrorists with drones
Xinhua News Agency, Abuja, May 11 (Reporter Hong Zehua) - The Nigerian military stated on the 11th that a drone strike operation carried out on the 10th in Niger State, central Nigeria, resulted in the deaths of at least 70 suspected terrorists. The military denied any civilian casualties during the operation.
Nigerian military spokesman Michael Onaja told Xinhua reporters that the operation was conducted based on reliable intelligence, targeting suspected terrorist strongholds in five villages in the area. Military intelligence indicated that after the strike, over 70 bodies of suspected terrorists were found in one of the villages.
He said that more than 200 armed personnel retreated to a nearby village, where they might be attempting to regroup to launch attacks on surrounding communities and facilities.
Local media reported that the military's strike operation resulted in civilian casualties, which Onaja denied.
The Nigerian Armed Forces conducted a drone strike on May 10 in Niger State, resulting in the deaths of at least 70 suspected terrorists. The operation targeted terrorist hideouts in five villages, and military spokesperson Michael Onaja stated that the action was based on reliable intelligence. Following the strike, over 200 armed personnel reportedly retreated to a nearby village, potentially to regroup for future attacks.
- Nigerian military conducted a drone strike on May 10.
- At least 70 suspected terrorists were killed in the operation.
- The strike targeted terrorist hideouts in five villages.
- Over 200 armed personnel retreated to a nearby village after the strike.
- The military denies any civilian casualties.