The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced that the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch (OPWP) destroyed the terrorist logistics base at Yadi Forest in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
News About Nigeria reports that this is disclosed in a statement issued by Kabiru Ali, the deputy director of public relations and information (NAF), on Monday in Abuja.
Ali revealed that the operation was carried out based on reliable information suggesting a significant terrorist stronghold and arms buildup in Yadi Forest.
He stated that the intensive intelligence surveillance confirmed the consistent presence of terrorists and their motorcycles at the location.
“The air component dispatched an aircraft, supported by an intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platform, to attack the target,” the statement reads.
“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 targets were engaged, 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 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.”
