Air Force’s Strikes Kill Terrorists In Borno

The air component of Operation Hadin Kai has neutralised Boko Haram militants at two locations in Bula Marwa, Borno State.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) confirmed this in a statement on Monday, stating the operations took place on October 25.

According to Air Force spokesman Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, Bula Marwa has been identified as a high-level meeting venue for Boko Haram’s renowned leaders, and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations have confirmed increased terrorist activity.

Akinboyewa, NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, stated that fighter jets were ordered to the spot for an air interdiction mission after the IRS discovered an inflow of motorcycles and combatant groupings throughout the area.

“On arrival, ISR footage captured suspected terrorists assembling at a rendezvous point on 12 motorcycles,” the statement read.

“The motorcycles were then traced to a primary meeting location where additional terrorists had been waiting. Accordingly, the first airstrike was executed, effectively engaging the target area.

“Moments later, ISR aircraft loitering in the vicinity observed several terrorists returning to assess the damage and evacuate their wounded combatants.

“In response, NAF air assets conducted follow-up strikes, neutralising additional terrorists,” he said.

Akinboyewa stated that another ISR was conducted in the region the same day, identifying another group of terrorists gathered under a huge tree at a second meeting location.

According to him, the NAF air assets performed a precision airstrike on the position, resulting in a direct hit and the elimination of multiple terrorists.