Military destroys Boko Haram Terrorists' Camp, Neutralizes Several of Their fighters in Borno State.




By  Aviashima Toom, Abuja.
The Armed Forces of Nigeria says its troop of Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has destroyed Boko Haram Camp, while Several of their fighters where also Neutralized in a massive air strikes executed at Ngwuri Gana along the Gulumba Gana - Kumshe axis in the Northern part of Borno State. 

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

The military said it feet's waa In continuation of the sustained offensive against terrorist elements in the North-East of the Country. 

Enenche said 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.

According to him, 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 noted that, 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 he added 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 Coordinator SMOs said, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, commends the Air Task Force for their dedication, dexterity and professionalism.

Saying 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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