Wanted terrorists’ logistics storage situated in Palele in Niger State has been destroyed by the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch.
Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, the NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, who made this known said the air strikes executed on 15 March 2024 were authorised after intelligence revealed the presence of terrorists’ weapons cache East of Palele, in Niger State.
AVM Gabkwet said that the operation, which was executed with speed and precision, led to significant damage to the target area, including a secondary explosion confirming the destruction of arms and ammunition.
According to him “The weapons are believed to be affiliated to a particular terrorist’s kingpin who is on the Most Wanted Lists of terrorists. These strikes have no doubt degraded the capabilities of terrorist elements operating in the region to attack innocent civilians, especially in Kaduna and Niger States”.
He assured that NAF, along with other surface forces, will continue to maintain dominance over areas of concern through enhanced situational awareness, continuous patrols, and targeted interdiction of terrorists’ safe havens.
The Airforce spokesperson further called for support and information from the general public on the activities of terrorists and other criminal elements.
