Troops of Operation Hadin Kai killed a number of terrorists in operations performed between January 2 and 6 in numerous areas of Borno State.
Through the operations performed close to Sambisa Forest, terrorists have been stated to be shifting objects suspected to be arms and ammunition to the world.
An announcement on Sunday by the Nigerian Air Drive Director of Public Relations and Data, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, acknowledged that the terrorists and their weapons have been subsequently bombed.
Gabkwet famous {that a} whole of 12 terrorists have been killed in the course of the operation.
The assertion partly learn, “On January 5, 2024, at Parisu after terrorists have been, for days, noticed shifting gadgets suspected to be weapons and ammunition to the world, Parisu is a location close to Sambisa Forest and was as soon as a terrorist enclave abandoned after troops cleared the world of terrorists’ actions.
“Nonetheless, the convergence of terrorists inside the location raised suspicion of their intent and plan, therefore the directive to strike the placement. The aftermath of the strikes led to an enormous ball of flames from two adjoining spots inside the neighborhood, whereas some surviving terrorists have been noticed scampering for security.
“Suggestions additionally revealed that 12 terrorists have been neutralized within the strike and their logistics destroyed, thereby degrading their potential to assault gentle targets and their very own troops.”
Gabkwet additionally famous that 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 Southwest of Tumbun Agiri inside 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 placement.
“The precision strikes on the placement led to the destruction of autos and bikes in addition to the elimination of a number of terrorists,” the assertion added.
On January 2, Gbakwet famous that the air element of Operation Hadin Kai struck some targets at Tumbun Alura in Borno.
He stated, ”The targets, which consisted of three canoes, have been noticed loaded with suspected Premium Motor Spirit. They have been subsequently engaged, with an enormous explosion noticed afterward.
“Related profitable strikes have been additionally performed at Tumbun Buwari and Sabon Tumbun on terrorist buildings inside the Lake Chad area.”