The special joint military task force “Operation Whirl Punch’’ air component eliminated a notorious terrorist and kidnapper, “Janari’’ and his associates on Saturday.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) spokesman, AVM Edward Gabkwet confirmed the elimination in Abuja on Sunday.
Gabkwet stated that Janari and his accomplices had carried out attacks and kidnappings in Kaduna State and on the Abuja-Kaduna Highway.
He said that the air raids were approved and carried out after Janari and his group were spotted near Gadar Katako in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Gabkwet also said that surveillance missions revealed that the group was gathering for a possible attack or abduction of defenceless civilians, so the location had to be attacked without delay.
He said:
“Intelligence report received after the strike revealed that Janari was indeed eliminated alongside several other terrorists and kidnappers.
“Similar air strikes were also carried out on Saturday on confirmed terrorists and kidnappers’ hideouts near Chukuba in Niger with various degrees of success.
“Feedback after the strikes was also positive as it confirmed that the targets were neutralised and their mobility destroyed.
“Collaborative efforts by the NAF and other security agencies will continue across all locations suspected to be harbouring terrorists and kidnappers.”
