The Air component of the Operation Whirl Punch (OPWP) has destroyed terrorists logistics base at Yadi Forest in Giwa LGA of Kaduna State.
The Deputy Director Public Relations and Information, Group Captain Kabiru Ali, disclosed in a statement that the operation was executed on Friday, 27 Sept 2024, following credible intelligence reports indicating the huge presence of terrorists and their weapons cache in the Yadi Forest.
He added that intensive intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance by the Airforce confirmed the consistent presence of terrorists and their motorcycles at the location.
Ali said: “Additional intelligence revealed that the logistics base belonged to the notorious terrorist kingpin, Kadade Gurgu, a close ally of Dogo Gide.
“Furthermore, available intelligence at the disposal of the NAF Air Component revealed that Kadage Gurgu has been providing shelter for notorious terrorist kingpins following the aggressive military operations in Sokoto and Zamfara State.
Ali noted that reports from independent sources, including local informants around the general area, later confirmed that the logistics base was totally destroyed and scores of terrorists killed as a result of the interdiction by the NAF platforms.
He added that NAF, in collaboration with surface forces, would 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.
