According to the Defence Headquarters, troops from Operation Whirl Punch killed terror boss Ali Dogo and a large number of his followers during a huge airstrike at Yadi in the Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Major General Musa Danmadami, Director of Defence Media Operations, stated in a statement on Tuesday evening that the operation was conducted using "reliable intelligence."
In a building where they were allegedly holding a meeting, terrorist boss Ali Dogo, AKA "Yellow," and his fighters were naturalised, according to General Danmadami.
“Yellow and his fighters were said to have relocated to Kaduna State following continued bombardment on his location in Niger State.
“Similarly, on the same day, following intelligence of some terrorist leaders and their foot soldiers convergence under tree covers for a meeting in the Northwest of Mando, Kaduna State, the Air Component also bombarded the location neutralizing scores of terrorist leaders and foot soldiers.
“The military high command commends troops of Operation Whirl Punch and encourages the general public to avail troops with credible and timely information on criminal activities.”