B/Haram Camp Destroyed, Scores Killed in Massive Air Strikes
The Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole yesterday destroyed a Boko Haram Terrorists’ (BHTs’) camp and also neutralized several of their fighters in massive air strikes.
The Defence Media Operations (DMO), in a statement, said the bombardments were executed at Ngwuri Gana, along the Gulumba Gana – Kumshe axis, in the Northern part of Borno State.
It said the air raid was in continuation of the sustained offensive against terrorist elements in the North-East.
According to the Coordinator of DMO, Maj. Gen. John Enenche, the operation was carried out on the heels of Human Intelligence reports, indicating that the settlement was one of the locations from where the BHTs launch attacks against own troops’ positions and villages around the general area of Kumshe.
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Enenche, who issued the statement on behalf of DMO, said aerial surveillance missions also confirmed the heavy presence of a large number of BHTs in the settlement, some of whom were seen slinging their rifles.
He said: “The Air Task Force therefore launched coordinated attacks on the various targets within the settlement, employing an enhanced force package of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets and helicopter gunships.
“The attack aircraft took turns in engaging the designated locations within the settlement, scoring devastating hits which led to the destruction of several structures, including the Communication Centres, as well as the neutralization of several terrorists.”
The DMO Coordinator added: “The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, commends the Air Task Force for their dedication, dexterity and professionalism. The Defence Headquarters equally urges them to intensify the air offensive against the terrorists and all other criminal elements threatening the peace and security of our beloved country.”
