NAF Eliminates Five Terrorist Commanders, Over 35 Fighters In Borno Airstrikes

The Air Component of Operation “Hadin Kai” has successfully eliminated five key terrorist commanders and over 35 foot soldiers in air interdictions carried out in Arina, Southern Tumbuns of Borno.

This was disclosed in a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), AVN Edward Gabkwet, on Wednesday in Abuja.

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Gabkwet identified the commanders killed in the August 16 air strikes as Munzir Arika, Sani Dilla (also known as Dan Hausawan Jubillaram), Ameer Modu, Dan Fulani Fari Fari, and Bakoura Arina Chiki.

He noted that the air strikes were part of a decisive effort to further weaken the remnants of terrorist forces operating in the Northeast while also protecting civilians and military personnel.

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According to him, intelligence reports had indicated the clandestine movement of terrorists into the area from neighbouring locations prior to the operation.

“Confirmatory Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions were further conducted on Aug. 12 and Aug. 15, identifying numerous terrorists and active structures concealed under trees.

“Consequently, coordinated airstrikes were launched over the location, and the targets successfully engaged, resulting in the neutralisation of several terrorists and the destruction of their structures.

“Battle Damage Assessment after the strikes revealed that several equipment, vehicles, water vessels and a suspected medical dispensary were obliterated by the strikes.

 

“Additionally, credible intelligence further revealed that five key terrorist leaders were either killed or severely injured in the strike.

“This operation, no doubt, has significantly degraded the operational capacity of the few remaining terrorists in the region.

 

“The Nigerian Air Force remains committed to supporting the efforts of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies in safeguarding the region and ensuring peace and security prevail,” he said.

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