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NAF kills terrorist kingpin, his five members in Kaduna

NAF kills terrorist kingpin, his five members in Kaduna

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Special Forces have neutralized a notorious terrorist kingpin, Mustapha Abdullahi, and five members of his group in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, made this known to journalists in a statement on Sunday, September 1st, 2024.

“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,” the statement read.

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“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.”

NAF kills terrorist kingpin, his five members in Kaduna

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