The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has decimated over 30 terrorists and kidnappers along Kwiga-Kampanin Doka axis in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch recorded the milestone following an intelligence report on the movement of the criminals along the axis.
Report also revealed that the syndicate was responsible for the ambush on troops at Kwanan Mutuwa on January 27, 2024, as well as several attacks and abduction of innocent civilians in Birnin Gwari.
The Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet said on Monday in Abuja, that a deliberate and detailed scan revealed a group of terrorists moving in a convoy of about 15 motorcycles, each with at least two armed terrorists.
“Accordingly, the terrorists were trailed to a location where they converged before they were engaged and neutralised in a precision strike.
“The aftermath of the air strike revealed that several of the terrorists were eliminated as a result of the strike," he said.
Gabkwet noted that the success of the air strike drew the attention of the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, who commended the commander and his troop for the precision.
He quoted Abubakar as saying that: “While this does not call for celebration on our part, I must commend the professionalism of the crew for patiently trailing the criminals until an appropriate opportunity to strike presented itself.
“We must keep pushing and striving."
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