NAF AIR COMPONENT NEUTRALISES TERRORISTS, DESTROY ENCLAVES IN BORNO STATE 15-10-23
By Sadiq Aminu Nigerian Airforce says Air component of Operation Hadin Kai had carried out air interdiction missions at a newly identified terrorists’ hideout at Bukar Meram, near the Lake Chad region of Borno State, in the early hours of yesterday.
According to Director of Public Relations and Information of the NAF, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet says the strikes became necessary after it was established that recent relocation of terrorists from Suwa to Bukar Meram area was with the likely intent for possible resurgence of attacks on ground troops and innocent civilians.
Feedback received after the strikes revealed that the expected outcome was achieved as several terrorists were neutralised, while over 40 motorcycles and 6 gun trucks were destroyed, thereby, degrading their ability to attack troops as well as innocent Nigerians.
The statement explains that similar strikes on terrorists were carried out in the early hours of last Wednesday by Air Component of operation Hadarin Daji around Sangeko axis of Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The terrorists, who were in a convoy of 70 motorcycles on the road track leading from Kabaro towards Sangeko, were subsequently engaged with several neutralised, their motorcycles destroyed, and others injured.
According to the statement, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar has since commended the professionalism and dedication of the Air Components in ensuring that terrorists’ ability to move at will, while causing mayhem on innocent, law abiding citizens is curtailed to the barest minimum.
He also charged them to remain focused, and not become complacent as they strive to give citizens the confidence they deserve to thrive.