Forty Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists killed in Borno airstrikes: NAF
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The air component of Operation Hadin Kai has eliminated five key terrorist commanders, alongside more than 35-foot soldiers, in a successful air interdictions in Arina, Southern Tumbuns of Borno.
The Nigerian Air Force announced this in a statement by its spokesman, Edward Gabkwet, on Wednesday.
Mr Gabkwet said the terrorist commanders killed in the airstrikes on August 16 included Munzir Arika, Sani Dilla, aka Dan Hausawan Jubillaram, Ameer Modu, Dan Fulani Fari Fari, and Bakoura Arina Chiki.
He said the air interdiction was a decisive effort to weaken further the activities of the remnant of terrorists operating in the North-East while also protecting innocent civilians and their own troops.
According to him, intelligence had revealed the clandestine migration of terrorists into the area from neighbouring locations before the mission.
The air force statement said, “Confirmatory Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions were further conducted on August 12 and 15, identified numerous terrorists and active structures concealed under trees. Consequently, coordinated airstrikes were launched over the location, and the targets successfully engaged, resulting in the neutralisation of several terrorists and the destruction of their structures.
“Battle Damage Assessment after the strikes revealed that several equipment, vehicles, water vessels and a suspected medical dispensary were obliterated by the strikes. Additionally, credible intelligence further revealed that five key terrorist leaders were either killed or severely injured in the strike.
“This operation, no doubt, has significantly degraded the operational capacity of the few remaining terrorists in the region. The Nigerian Air Force remains committed to supporting the efforts of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies in safeguarding the region and ensuring peace and security prevail.”
(NAN)
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