Nigeria Air Force Eliminates Terrorists in Kaduna State
In a significant operation, the Nigeria Air Force Component of Operation Whirl Punch has successfully eliminated several terrorists in various locations in Kaduna State. The operation, carried out on July 12, 2024, targeted terrorist Alhaji Layi’s enclave in Kufan Shantu Village, Giwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State.
According to a statement by Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, several terrorists were observed within the location and eliminated, while their thatched roofed huts were burnt down, and their logistics tucked under thick foliage were destroyed.
The statement also revealed that similar air strikes were conducted on July 13, 2024, over terrorists’ camps situated inside Malum Forest in Igabi LGA, which recorded positive outcomes after the targets were acquired and engaged. The operation was carried out with thorough credible human intelligence, along with intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance operations.
The Nigerian Air Force, alongside surface forces, will maintain dominance in the battlespace through extensive situational awareness, regular patrols, and targeted interdiction of terrorists’ safe havens in its Area of Responsibility and neighboring states.
The operation is a significant step forward in the fight against terrorism in the region, and the Nigerian Air Force’s commitment to eliminating terrorist threats is a testament to its dedication to protecting the people of Kaduna State and beyond.
