A resident of Birnin Magaji in Zamfara state said “bandits” on motorcycles had been spotted seeking to flee. “They have been hit hard by the bombings and are looking for escape routes,” Abubakar Dan-Malam added.
“With the harmattan dust gradually easing its hold on the skies, fighter aircraft would this week join the efforts to provide effective air attacks against bandits, kidnappers and cattle rustlers,” Buhari said.