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Air strikes carried out by the Nigerian Air Force have killed at the least 28 terrorists, who attacked security operatives in Shiroro, Niger State.
A statement by the Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Group Captain Kabiru Ali, early Thursday morning said that the troops who were engaged in heavy gun battle with the terrorists called for air support. Group Captian Ali said that they were still recovering various weapons and clearing burnt motorcycles from the scene as they have counted more than 28 bodies of the terrorists.
“In a decisive operation against criminal elements terrorizing communities in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, the Air Component of Operation WHIRL PUNCH conducted a highly successful air interdiction mission on 11 September 2024.
“The mission targeted terrorists in Bassa, upon receipt of a request for air support from friendly forces in the area.
“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.”
Ali further stated that the successful operation shows the commitment of the Nigerian Air Force to protecting the nation and supporting our sister services and other security agencies in combating banditry, terrorism, insurgency and all other forms of criminality.”
He gave an assurance that the Nigerian Airforce will be conducting “both independently and in collaboration with surface forces,” to eliminate all threats to the peace, prosperity and security of the country.
