Air strikes conducted by personnel of the Nigerian Air Force have reportedly killed a notorious terrorist leader, Ali Kawaje aka Ali Kachalla, near Mangoro in Munya Local Government Area of Niger State. Kachalla is one of the 19 bandit leaders declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters in November 2021. His daring attacks include the downing of a Nigerian Air Force fighter jet from which the pilot, Abayomi Dairo, escaped in July 2021. When alerted, aircraft of the Nigerian Air Force under Operation Whirl Punch swiftly responded to support the troops in distress. ”The report stated that locals around the location disclosed to the troops that several terrorists, including Kachalla were killed in the operation.

Source: Punch December 13, 2023 20:50 UTC