NAF Destroys Terrorists’ Logistics Base ln Kaduna

Operation WHIRL PUNCH (OPWP) of the Nigerian Air Force has destroyed terrorists’logistics base at YADI Forest in GIWA LGA of Kaduna State.

The Deputy Director Public Relations and Information Nigerian Air Force, Group Captain Kabiru Ali, in a statement on Sunday, said the operation was executed on Friday following credible intelligence reports indicating huge presence of terrorists and their weapons cache in the Yadi Forest.

“Intensive intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance confirmed the consistent presence of terrorists and their motorcycles at the location. Additional intelligence revealed that the logistics base belonged to the notorious terrorist kingpin KADADE GURGU, a close ally of DOGO GIDE,” he said.

Ali added that further intelligence revealed that KADAGE GURGU has been providing shelter for notorious terrorist kingpins following the aggressive military operations in Sokoto and Zamfara State.

He stated that the Air Component dispatched an aircraft, supported by an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform, to attack the target, adding that 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 were engaged recording successful hits on the logistics facility, which was engulfed in flames with thick black smoke seen. Reports from independent sources, including local informants around the general area, later confirmed that the logistics base was totally destroyed and scores of terrorists were killed as a result of the attack,” he said.

He further said that 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,” he stated.

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