Niger notorious terrorist leader, Yellow Jambros killed in NAF airstrike

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reported the successful air strike carried out by the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch on December 6, 2023, resulting in the elimination of Yellow Jambros, a notorious terrorist and kidnap kingpin, in the Shiroro Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State.

In a statement released on Sunday, NAF spokesperson Edward Gabkwet revealed that the targeted operation also led to the neutralization of numerous other terrorists accompanying Yellow Jambros.

The fatal encounter occurred as the terrorists attempted to cross Jikudna River in Galadima Kogo District, en route to the Wurukuvhi axis of Chikun LGA. The operation, initiated after trailing Yellow Jambros and his associates from Zamfara State into Niger State, proved successful in intercepting their movement.

“Prior to the strike, Yellow Jambros and his cohorts were trailed from Zamfara State into Niger State riding 13 motorcycles along the Kaduna-Niger State border, precisely heading towards Kusasu in Shiroro LGA of Niger State.

“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.

“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,” stated Edward Gabkwet in the NAF statement.