NAF says air strike killed 28 terrorists in Niger
BY Al-ameen Balogun
No fewer than 28 terrorists were on Wednesday killed by the Nigerian Airforce in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.
The Nigerian Air Force Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, Group Captain Kabiru Ali, disclosed to reporters on Thursday that the operation carried out by the Air Component of “Operation Whirl Punch” on Wednesday, September 11th killed not less 28 terrorists terrorizing the area
“The mission targeted terrorists in Bassa, upon receipt of a request for air support from friendly forces in the area,” Ali said.
“Upon arrival, Nigerian Air Force (NAF) air assets observed over 100 terrorists engaging friendly forces in a fierce firefight. After confirming the positions of friendly troops, the NAF conducted precision airstrikes on the terrorists’ positions.
“The strikes were devastating, neutralizing dozens of terrorists in successive passes. As of the time of reporting, 28 bodies had been recovered from the target area, with several more terrorists, weapons, and burnt motorcycles still being cleared.”
According to Ali, the successful operation shows the Nigerian Air Force commitment to protecting the citizens of the Nation and supporting other armed forces and Security agencies in combating banditry, terrorism, insurgency and all other forms of criminality causing unrest in the country.
The Nigerian Air Force also assured the citizens that it would continue to conduct air operations, both independently and in collaboration with other armed forces, to eliminate all threats to the peace, prosperity and security of the country.
