The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says air interdictions by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai have killed scores of terrorists and destroyed their hideout in Borno State.
Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.
He said the strikes were carried out around 10:50 a.m. on Wednesday in Bula Madibale, within the Gezuwa general area, following credible intelligence.
“Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance revealed unusual movements at the location, where about 45 terrorists were observed converging, some arriving on motorcycles and bicycles from different directions,” Ejodame said.
He added that reconnaissance also showed two terrorist flags hoisted at the site, confirming it as a stronghold and rallying point for insurgents.
“Acting on this credible intelligence, the Air Component launched precision strikes, eliminating several terrorists, while the flagged structure and other hostile assets were destroyed,” he stated.
Ejodame explained that the operation denied the terrorists the freedom to regroup, reinforce, or mount further attacks on communities in the North-East.
He assured that the Armed Forces remain resolute in restoring peace and stability across the region.
