Abuja, Dec. 10, 2023 – The Nigeria Airforce (NAF) on Sunday said it had killed many terrorists including their kingpin, Yellow Jambros, during air strikes on Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.
NAF disclosed this in a statement issued by its Spokesman, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet,
It said the air strikes were launched by the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch on Wednesday, December 6, adding that the onslaught was part of military attack against terrorists and bandits in the area.
The statement said the terrorists were killed while attempting to cross Jikudna River in Galadima Kogo District, heading towards Wurukuvhi axis of Chikun local government area of Kaduna State.
“Prior to the strike, Yellow Jambro and his cohorts were trailed from Zamfara State into Niger State riding 13 motorcycles along the Kaduna-Niger State border, precisely heading towards Kusasu in Shiroro local government area of Niger State.
“At Kusasu, 5 other motorcycle-riding terrorists joined Yellow Jambros’ convoy, bringing the total number of motorcycles to 18, which then headed to the bank of River Jikudun.
“At the river bank, the terrorists and their 18 motorcycles boarded a large motor-powered canoe in an attempt to cross and link up with other terrorists across the river. It was at this point that the authorization to undertake a strike was given.
“The precision strike was adjudged effective as it neutralized Yellow Jambros and his colleagues, destroyed their motorcycles and sank the boat.
“It was apparent that Yellow Jambros and his cohorts had assumed that air strikes were suspended following the unfortunate incident at Tudun Biri in Kaduna State and wanted to exploit the perceived window of opportunity.
“Yellow Jambros and his cohort have been responsible for several kidnappings and killings along the Abuja-Kaduna Road and in several communities in Kaduna, Niger, Katsina and Zamfara states.” (GBN)
