Yellow Jambros, a notorious figure in terrorism and kidnapping, met his end as the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch conducted successful airstrikes, taking down not only him but also a significant number of terrorists in the Shiroro Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger.
Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, serving as the spokesperson for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), disseminated this information in an official statement on Sunday in Abuja.
Gabkwet reported that the terrorists faced their fate while endeavoring to cross the Jikudna River in Galadima Kogo District, as they moved towards the Wurukuvhi axis within the Chikun Local Government Area (LGA).
Before the operation, Gabkwet explained that Yellow Jambros and his associates, on 13 motorcycles, were surveilled as they journeyed from Zamfara into Niger along the Kaduna-Niger State border, with their ultimate destination being Kusasu in Shiroro.
‘At Kusasu, five 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.’
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‘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 authorisation to undertake a strike was given.’
‘The precision strike was adjudged effective as it neutralised Yellow Jambros and his colleagues, destroyed their motorcycles and sank the boat.’
‘Though it was unusual for terrorists riding in a convoy of 18 motorcycles to travel in broad daylight, 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 said.
The NAF spokesman disclosed that Yellow Jambros and his associates had been responsible for a multitude of abductions and deaths along the Abuja-Kaduna Road and in various communities within Kaduna, Niger, Katsina, and Zamfara States.
Mohammed Sani, a kidnap kingpin captured by the Zamfara Police in October 2020 for the murder of over 50 victims unable to meet ransom demands, asserted that he operated under the command of Yellow Jambros, as stated by the NAF spokesman.
The terrorist, according to Gabkwet, admitted that Yellow Jambros consistently provided him with counterfeit military and police uniforms, along with guns and various weapons needed for the effective execution of his operations.