Air strikes by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF’) fighter jets have killed several Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno State.
The air strikes also destroyed six terrorists’ gun trucks and 40 motorcycles at their hideout in Bukar Meram along the fringes of Lake Chad.
NAF’ spokesperson, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, said this in a statement yesterday.
He said a stream of airstrikes by NAF’ components of military operations across the country have continued to record successes.
He said: “In Borno State, the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in the early hours of 14 October 2023, carried out air interdiction missions at a newly identified terrorists’ hideout at Bukar Meram, near the Lake Chad region.
“The strikes became necessary after it was established that the recent relocation of terrorists from Suwa to Bukar Meram general area was with the likely intent for possible resurgence of attacks on ground troops and innocent civilians.
“Consequently, air strikes were authorised at the location in Bukar Meram to decimate the terrorists. Feedback received after the strikes revealed the expected outcome was achieved as several terrorists were neutralised, while over 40 motorcycles and six gun trucks were destroyed, thereby degrading their ability to attack ground troops as well as innocent Nigerians.”