ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The Nigerian Air Force(NAF) in a significant operation, has successfully conducted airstrikes resulting in the elimination of numerous terrorists on the outskirts of Lake Chad in Borno State.
The Nigerian Air Force revealed that their airstrikes effectively neutralized terrorists affiliated with Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP).
These militants were targeted as their hideouts, structures, and strategic logistics base were obliterated during precision airstrikes carried out in the Lake Chad region of Borno State.
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“Similar strikes were also undertaken at Tumbun Shitu after structures believed to be terrorists’ hideouts were observed tucked under thick foliage,” a Monday statement by NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, read.
“Additionally, three-gun trucks with terrorists were sighted moving into the location. The need to strike the location thus became imperative. The aftermath of the air strike revealed several terrorists were neutralised and the trucks destroyed.”
Gabkwet said Tumbun Fulani and Tumbun Shitu were struck between 27 September and 30 September after confirmation of the terrorists’ activities which constituted a threat to military formations and law-abiding Nigerians residing within the locations.
He added that the terrorists were observed loading jerrycans in two gun trucks concealed under shrubs at Tumbun Fulani.