The Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed terrorists’ logistics base at Yadi Forest in the Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
A statement by the Deputy Public Relations officer of the Nigerian Air Force, Group Captain Kabiru Ali, said the operation which was carried out on Friday, September 27, followed credible intelligence reports indicating a huge presence of terrorists and their weapons cache in Yadi Forest.
He disclosed that reports from independent sources, including local informants around the general area, confirmed that the logistics base of terrorists was destroyed and scores of terrorists were killed as a result of the Airstrike.
“Intensive intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance confirmed the consistent presence of terrorists and their motorcycles at the location,” the statement partly read.
The statement said that additional intelligence revealed that the logistics base belonged to the notorious terrorist kingpin, Kadage Gurgu, a close ally of Dogo Gide.
Furthermore, available intelligence at the disposal of the NAF Air Component revealed that Kadage Gurgu has been providing shelter for notorious terrorist kingpins following the aggressive military operations in Sokoto and Zamfara State”.
“Accordingly, the Air Component dispatched an aircraft, supported by an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform, to attack the target. The target area initially appeared uninhabited.
“However, as the aircraft approached, some of the terrorists were seen emerging from under the shrubbery and running away from the area. Subsequently, the target was engaged in recording successful hits on the logistics facility, which was engulfed in flames with thick black smoke.
“Reports from independent sources, including local informants around the general area, later confirmed that the logistics base was destroyed and scores of terrorists were killed as a result of the attack.
“The Nigerian Air Force, in collaboration with surface forces, will continue to dominate the battlespace through extensive situational awareness, constant patrols, and targeted interdiction of bandits’ safe havens within its area of responsibility and neighbouring states. This aims to decimate and flush out terrorism and criminal activities within the Northwest and North Central region.”
