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NAF Eliminate Notorious Terrorist Kingpin, Five Others In Kaduna
The terrorists immediately opened fire and were met with superior firepower by the troops, eliminating all the terrorists
Kaduna State- The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Special Forces have neutralized Mustapha Abdullahi, a notorious terrorist kingpin, along with five members of his group.
The operation took place in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, Director of Public Relations and Information for the Nigerian Air Force, confirmed the development in a statement released to journalists on Sunday, September 1st, 2024.
The statement read, “Following intelligence report received on August 31, 2024, that a known terrorist kingpin, Mustapha Abdullahi, and 5 members of his group were sighted near Sabon Gida Forest along Sabon Birni Road in Igabi Local Government Area (LGA), Kaduna State, with likely intent to kidnap, harm or kill innocent civilians, a team of Special Forces from the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) 413 Force Protection Group was dispatched to comb the location.
“After making contact with the terrorists who were on motorcycles, on sighting the Special Forces, the terrorists immediately opened fire and were met with superior firepower by the troops, eliminating all the terrorists.
“Items recovered from the terrorists included 5 den guns, locally fabricated sub-machine guns, and live ammunition. Others include assorted charms, lighters, sim cards and phone cases.
“Efforts by the troops to rid Igabi, Birnin Gwari and environs of criminals and their activities remain ongoing.
“Troops have also been commended and urged to intensify ongoing efforts to safeguard lives and properties,” he said.