Not fewer than five notorious terrorists have been neutralized by personnel of the Nigerian Air Force in an operation carried out on Sunday.
The disclosure was made by Edward Gabkwet, Air Vice Marshal, Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force in a statement he made available to Journalists on Sunday, September 1st, 2024.
The statement reads: “Following intelligence report received on August 31, 2024, that a known terrorist kingpin, Mustapha Abdullahi, and 5 members of his group were sighted near Sabon Gida Forest along Sabon Birni Road in Igabi Local Government Area (LGA), Kaduna State, with likely intent to kidnap, harm or kill innocent civilians, a team of Special Forces from the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) 413 Force Protection Group was dispatched to comb the location.”
He added that after making contact with the terrorists who were on motorcycles, on sighting the Special Forces, the terrorists immediately opened fire and were met with superior firepower by the troops, eliminating all the terrorists.”
According to him, “Items recovered from the terrorists included 5 den guns, locally fabricated sub-machine guns, and live ammunition. Others include assorted charms, lighters, sim cards and phone cases.”
Edward Gabkwet added that, “Efforts by the troops to rid Igabi, Birnin Gwari and environs if criminals and their activities remain ongoing. Troops have also been commended and urged to intensify ongoing efforts to safeguard lives and properties.”
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