NAF airstrikes eliminate five terrorist commanders, 35 fighters in Borno
Nigerian Air Force NAF
NAF airstrikes eliminate five terrorist commanders, 35 fighters in Borno
Abdullateef Fowewe
Nigerian Air Force airstrikes have massacred five terrorist commanders and 35 fighters in the Arina area at the Southern Tumbuns of Borno State.
The terrorists were killed during an air interdiction mission conducted on August 16, as announced in a statement on Wednesday by the NAF spokesman, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet.
The terrorist commanders killed in the strikes are identified as Munzir Arika, Sani Dilla (Dan Hausawan Jubillaram), Ameer Modu, Dan Fulani Fari Fari, and Bakoura Arina Chiki.
The statement reads partly, “Prior to the mission, intelligence had revealed the clandestine migration of terrorists into the area from neighbouring locations. 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.
“Consequently, coordinated airstrikes were launched over the location, and the targets were successfully engaged, resulting in the neutralisation of several terrorists and the destruction of their structures. 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.
“Additionally, credible intelligence further revealed that five key terrorist leaders were either killed or severely injured in the strike.”
However, the release confirmed that the operation had significantly degraded the operational capacity of the few remaining terrorists in the region.
The remark affirmed 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.
