NAF Super Tucano jet strikes suspected terrorist hideouts in Kaduna, raises pressure on Dogo Gide’s network

The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has engaged suspected terrorist elements during an armed reconnaissance mission around Rijana in Kaduna State, following intelligence reports of planned kidnapping activities in the area.The operation, conducted on October 29, 2026, involved an A-29 Super Tucano aircraft deployed by the Air Component of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Sector 1.