AFN Obliterates Terrorist Structures, Neutralize Several Fighters in Borno state - DHQ

AFN Obliterates Terrorist Structures,  Neutralize Several Fighters in Borno
- DHQ

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja

The Armed Forces of Nigeria has disclosed that its Air Task Force  of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has dealt another decisive blow on Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) in the North East of Nigeria with the destruction of several of their structures and neutralization of their fighters at Warshale in the Northern part of Borno State.

In a statement signed by the Coordinator,  Defence Media Operations DHQ,  Maj. Gen.  John Enenche on Monday in Abuja

The Military said, the feats was achieved through air strikes executed on 27 June 2020 as part of subsidiary Operation LONG REACH after credible intelligence reports as well as days of aerial surveillance missions established that the settlement was being used as staging area to launch attacks against friendly forces’ locations and surrounding civilian settlements. 

According to him, the Air Task Force dispatched a force package of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets as well as an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft to engage the location. 

The NAF jets Enenche said score devastating hits in their multiple waves of attacks resulting in the destruction of several structures in the settlement as well as the neutralization of some of the terrorists.

He said the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, commanded the ATF for their dedication and professionalism.

He also said the Defence Headquarters equally urged them to intensify the air offensive against the terrorists and all other criminal elements threatening the peace and security of our beloved country.

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