The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says air interdictions by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai have killed scores of terrorists and destroyed their enclave in Borno.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, on Thursday in Abuja.
Ejodame said the strikes were carried out on Wednesday at about 10:50 a.m. in Bula Madibale, Gezuwa general area of the state.
He explained that intelligence and surveillance confirmed unusual movements at the location, where about 45 terrorists were observed converging, some arriving on motorcycles and bicycles from different directions.
According to him, reconnaissance also revealed two terrorist flags hoisted at the site, underscoring its use as a stronghold and rallying point for insurgents.
“Acting on this credible intelligence, the Air Component launched precision strikes, eliminating several terrorists, while the flagged structure and other hostile assets were destroyed,” he said.
Ejodame added that the strikes denied the terrorists freedom to regroup, reinforce or mount further attacks on communities in the North-East.
He assured that the Armed Forces remained committed to restoring peace and stability across the region.
NAN