The Nigerian Air Force says more than 40 terrorists have been killed in coordinated air strikes in Azir and Musarram areas of Borno State, disrupting planned attacks on nearby civilian communities.
In a statement on Sunday, the NAF spokesman, Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the precision strikes were carried out on January 15 and 16 by aircraft operating under the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, following credible intelligence on terrorist movements.
He said the strikes targeted terrorist elements assembling in the Tumbuns general area, where about 10 canoes and over 40 suspected fighters were sighted near the Baga and Fish Dam axis, adding that those who attempted to flee or regroup were also engaged.
Also Read: NAF Air Strikes Destroy Illegal Refineries, Oil-Laden Boats In Rivers(Opens in a new browser tab)
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, said the operations showed the effectiveness of intelligence-led air power and close coordination with ground troops, assuring Nigerians of continued pressure on terrorist groups as efforts continue to stabilise affected areas.
Leave feedback about this
You must be logged in to post a comment.