Despite the recent setback of accidentally bombing civilians in Kaduna State, the Nigerian military has remained relentless in its quest to hunt and eliminate terrorists across the country, the latest being the bombing of a cell led by the notorious “Yellow Jambros” in Niger State.
In a statement issued on Sunday, air force spokesperson Edward Gabkwet said the air component of Operation Whirl Punch killed Jambros and other terrorists on Wednesday in air strikes in Shiroro LGA of the north-central state.
According to Gabkwet, the terrorists met their end while attempting to cross the Jikudna river in Galadima Kogo district, en route Wurukuvhi area of Chikun LGA of Kaduna state.
Jambros and his gang were trailed from Zamfara State into Niger State.
They were riding on 13 motorcycles along the Kaduna-Niger state border, precisely heading towards Kusasu in Shiroro LGA of Niger.
“At Kusasu, 5 other motorcycle-riding terrorists joined Yellow Jambros’ convoy, bringing the total number of motorcycles to 18, which then headed to the bank of River Jikudna,” the statement reads.
“At the river bank, the terrorists and their 18 motorcycles boarded a large motor-powered canoe in an attempt to cross and link up with other terrorists across the river.
“It was at this point that the authorization to undertake a strike was given. The precision strike was adjudged effective as it neutralized Yellow Jambros and his colleagues, destroyed their motorcycles and sank the boat.”
Pointing out that it was unusual for terrorists riding in a convoy of motorcycles to travel in broad daylight, Gabkwet said Jambros and his cohorts may have assumed that air strikes were put on hold, referencing the accidental bombing of civilians in Tudun Biri Kaduna State a week ago.
“It was apparent that Yellow Jambros and his cohorts had assumed that air strikes were suspended following the unfortunate incident at Tudun Biri in Kaduna State and wanted to exploit the perceived window of opportunity.”
He revealed that Yellow Jambros and his gang are 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 supplied him with fake military and police uniforms, guns and other weapons needed to execute his operations.”
Demola Ojo
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