NAF jets strike logistics base of terrorists’ kingpin Kadade Gurgu in Kaduna
Terrorists killed in aerial bombardment
Published By: Ayorinde Oluokun
By Sumaila Ogbaje
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it has destroyed a logistics base belonging to a notorious terrorist kingpin, Kadade Gurgu, a close ally of dreaded terrorist’s leader, Dogo Gide in air strikes at Yadi Forest, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
NAF said available intelligence indicated that Kadage Gurgu had been providing shelter for notorious terrorist kingpins following the aggressive military operations in Sokoto and Zamfara States.
The strikes on the logistic base that also resulted in the killing of many terrorists were carried out by Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch (OPWP), the Deputy Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Group Capt. Kabiru Ali, said in a statement on Monday in Abuja.
According to the statement, intensive intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance confirmed the consistent presence of terrorists and their motorcycles at the location.
Hence, according to Ali, the air component dispatched an aircraft, supported by an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform, to attack the target.
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According to him, the target area initially appeared uninhabited but 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.
“The NAF, 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 said.
(NAN)
