The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says more than 15 terrorists have been killed in precision air strikes around the Sambisa forest in Borno.
Ehimen Ejodame, NAF’s director of public relations and
information, announced this in a statement on Thursday.
Ejodame said the operation, carried out on Wednesday under
Operation Hadin Kai, targeted a hideout west of Zuwa following credible
intelligence and confirmatory surveillance.
He said the enclave was found to be harbouring fighters and
commanders linked to recent attacks in the Bitta axis.
According to him, the strikes destroyed key structures and
dealt heavy blows to the insurgents.
Ejodame said the operation reflected NAF’s professionalism
and commitment to assisting ground troops and protecting Nigerians.
He added that each successful strike pushes the country
closer to lasting peace by dismantling terrorist networks.
On Tuesday, troops under Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), with
support from the air component and local security outfits, reportedly killed
more than 20 insurgents during a week-long operation in the north-east region.
The offensive took place between August 23 and 30 in Gujba,
Gubio, Sabsawa, Whumtakum, Mandarari, Gajigana, Konduga, Banki, and Loskori
Kura in Borno and Yobe states.
The troops also arrested several collaborators and suppliers
linked to the insurgents, and detonated improvised explosive devices (IEDs)
during clearance operations.
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