Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed the elimination of
more than 100 terrorists, including some of their leaders, in Borno.
Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore
Edward Gabkwet informed the public of recent airstrikes in a statement on Sunday.
The interdiction mission was conducted by the Air Component
of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) at Mantari village in the Gezuwa area of the Bama
Local Government.
The spokesman announced terrorist kingpins Khalid Tukur,
Maimusari, and Bakura Jega were obliterated.
The raid followed intelligence on a Boko Haram commander
Ikirima after he moved to Mantari village with his gun trucks.
Gabkwet said after the first wave of strikes, some surviving
terrorists found their way back to the same location to evacuate the bodies.
“This provided an opportunity for a follow-up strike which
has been confirmed very successful as over 100 terrorists were neutralised with
dozens said to be in critical condition.“
Gabkwet disclosed that ISWAP and Boko Haram elements had perfected
plans to resume active hostilities during the yuletide and the 2023 elections.
The director said the intelligence on the attempt to attack
soft targets in Bama helped in the successful bombardment, “which has reduced
their will to regroup and attack citizens”.
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