The NAF’s Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch has conducted a successful air interdiction mission on the criminal elements terrorising communities in Shiroro Local govt Area of Niger State, killing at least 28 of them.

The deputy director of Public Relations and Information (DDOPRI), for the Nigerian Air force, Group Captain Kabiru Ali, said in a release that NAF took, “A decisive operation against criminal elements terrorising communities in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, the Air Component of Operation WHIRL PUNCH con- ducted a highly successful air interdiction mission .

“The mission targeted terrorists in Bassa, upon receipt of a request for air support from friendly forces in the area. “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, neutralising 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 him, “This successful operation underscores the Nigerian Air Force’s commitment to protecting the nation and supporting our sister Services and other security agencies in combating banditry, terrorism, insurgency and all other forms of criminality. “

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