NAF airstrikes eliminate terrorists, destroy weapons in Borno

NAF airstrikes eliminate terrorists, destroy weapons in Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) reports that the collaborative efforts of Operation Hadin Kai’s air and ground components continue to achieve significant successes in clearing the Northeast of terrorist remnants.

Edward Gabkwet, the Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF, revealed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday.

Gabkwet highlighted a recent operation on Jan. 5 in Parisu, where terrorists had been observed moving suspected weapons and ammunition to the area for several days. Parisu, previously a terrorist stronghold cleared by troops, became a focal point for suspicious terrorist activity.

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Following this observation, strikes were directed at the location near Sambisa Forest, resulting in significant flames erupting from two nearby spots. Surviving terrorists were seen fleeing for safety after the strikes.

“Feedback also revealed that 12 terrorists were neutralised in the strike, and their logistics destroyed, thereby degrading their ability to attack soft targets and own troops.

“Similar strikes were also carried out at a location about 1.5Km Southwest of Tumbun Agiri within the Tumbuns in the Lake Chad region on Jan. 6.

“Intelligence gathered over time had revealed the continuous gathering of armed terrorists in pick-up vehicles and motorcycles, hence the go-ahead to attack the location.

“The precision strikes on the location led to the destruction of the vehicles, motorcycles as well as elimination of several terrorists,” he said.

NAF airstrikes eliminate terrorists, destroy weapons in Borno