Military Air Bombardment Nutralises Terrorist Kingpin, Others In Kaduna
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
The Military High Command has confirmed that its Air Component Operation WHIRL PUNCH, has neutralized a terrorist kingpin, Ali Dogo also known “Yellow” alongside his fighters in a building they were said to be hosting a meeting after carrying out an air strike in Yadi, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
A statement signed by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Musa Danmadami, revealed that strikes were carried out based on credible intelligence.
It stated that Yellow and his fighters had relocated to Kaduna State following continued bombardment on his location in Niger State.
According to the statement, also, on the same day, following intelligence on some terrorist leaders and their foot soldiers converging under tree covers for a meeting in the Northwest of Mando, Kaduna State, the Air Component also bombarded the location neutralizing scores of terrorists leaders and foot soldiers.
The statement further notes the military high command commended troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH and encouraged the general public to furnish troops with credible and timely information on criminal activities.