The Nigerian Air Force have neutralized several terrorists in airstrikes near Lake Chad in Borno State.
NAF spokesperson, AVM Edward Gabkwet who stated this in a statement, confirmed that the Nigerian Air Force conducted Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance missions over the location on 22nd, 24th, and 26th August 2024.
He said the terrorists hiding in the Tumbuns area near Lake Chad, were hard hit by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai in an air interdiction mission at Jubillaram, in southern Tumbuns.
The operation was made possible following the forced migration of remaining terrorists to higher and drier ground after their enclaves became flooded and exposed due to persistent rainfall in the area in recent days.
He added that, apart from killing several terrorists, their armoury, logistics storage facilities, and other structures were also destroyed.
Gabkwet said explained that precision airstrikes were authorised on the selected target areas, engaging and destroying most of the structures.
He maintained that the success of the operation is a testament to the NAF’s commitment to achieving its mandate and protecting the nation from terrorist threats.