In a precision air strike executed by the Nigerian Air Force, the infamous terrorist and kidnapping ringleader, Yellow Jambros, met his end along with scores of his cohorts in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.
Yellow Jambros, known for orchestrating multiple kidnappings and killings across states including Kaduna, Niger, Katsina, and Zamfara, was targeted by the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch.
The strike effectively halted their advancement as they attempted to cross the Jikudna River, neutralizing the terrorists, destroying their motorcycles, and sinking their boats.
Edward Gabkwet, Air Commodore and Director of Public Relations and Information for the Nigerian Air Force, confirmed the success of this critical operation in a statement.
He said Yellow Jambros and his group had underestimated the authorities’ capabilities, assuming a suspension in airstrikes.
”Yellow Jambros and his cohort have been responsible for several kidnappings and killings along the Abuja-Kaduna Road and in several communities in Kaduna, Niger, Katsina and Zamfara States.
”In October 2020, a kidnapped kingpin known as Mohammed Sani, arrested by the Police in Zamfara State for murdering over 50 of his victims due to their inability to mobilize ransom, claimed that he worked for Yellow Jambros, who usually supply him with fake military and police uniforms, guns and other weapons needed to execute his operation,” the statement noted.
The strike signifies a monumental victory in the fight against terrorism in the north-central region.
