The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has neutralized key Boko Haram terrorist leaders in an airstrike in the Southern Tumbuns of Borno State.
NAF Spokesman, AVM Edward Gabkwet, who stated this in a statement, said the airstrikes killed Munzir Arika and Sani Dilla, as well as other fighters after intelligence had revealed the migration of terrorists into the area from neighbouring locations.
He said confirmatory Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions were further conducted on 12 and 15 August 2024, which identified numerous terrorists and active structures concealed under trees.
AVM Gabkwet explained that Battle Damage Assessment after the strikes revealed that several pieces of equipment, vehicles, water vessels and a suspected medical dispensary were obliterated by the strikes.
He added credible intelligence further revealed that 5 key terrorist leaders were either killed or severely injured in the strike.
Gabkwet stressed that the operation has, in no doubt, significantly degraded the operational capacity of the few remaining terrorists in the region.
He restated that 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.