Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have killed a number of terrorists in operations performed between January 2 and 6 in numerous areas of Borno State.
In the course of the operations performed close to Sambisa Forest, terrorists have been stated to be transferring objects suspected to be arms and ammunition to the realm.
A press release on Sunday by the Nigerian Air Power Director of Public Relations and Data, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, said that the terrorists and their weapons have been subsequently bombed.
Gabkwet famous {that a} complete of 12 terrorists have been killed through the operation.
He stated, “The convergence of terrorists throughout the location raised suspicion of their intent and plan, therefore, the directive to strike the situation. The aftermath of the strikes led to an enormous ball of flames from two adjoining spots throughout the neighborhood, whereas some surviving terrorists have been noticed scampering for security.
“Suggestions additionally revealed that 12 terrorists have been neutralised within the strike and their logistics destroyed, thereby degrading their potential to assault mushy targets and their very own troops.”
Gabkwet additionally stated following an intelligence report, the troops performed an operation within the Lake Chad area, which led to the deaths of some terrorists and the destruction of their autos and bikes.
“Related strikes have been additionally carried out at a location about 1.5km South-West of Tumbun Agiri throughout the Tumbuns within the Lake Chad area on January 6, 2024. Intelligence gathered over time had revealed the continual gathering of armed terrorists in pick-up autos and bikes, therefore, the go-ahead to assault the situation. The precision strikes on the situation led to the destruction of autos and bikes in addition to the elimination of a number of terrorists,” the assertion added.
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