NAF Neutralizes Terror Leaders, Fighters As Boko Haram, ISWAP Plan Election Attacks
More than 100 terrorists, including some of their leaders, were reportedly killed in Borno, according to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).
Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, director of public relations and information, released a statement on Sunday informing the public of recent airstrikes.
At Mantari village in the Gezuwa region of the Bama Local Government, the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) carried out the interdiction mission.
The spokesperson declared that the terrorist leaders Khalid Tukur, Maimusari, and Bakura Jega had been eliminated.
The raid followed intelligence on a Boko Haram commander Ikirima after he moved to Mantari village with his gun trucks.
Gabkwet said after the first wave of strikes, some surviving terrorists found their way back to the same location to evacuate the bodies.
“This provided an opportunity for a follow-up strike which has been confirmed very successful as over 100 terrorists were neutralised with dozens said to be in critical condition.“
Gabkwet disclosed that ISWAP and Boko Haram elements had perfected plans to resume active hostilities during the yuletide and the 2023 elections.
The director said the intelligence on the attempt to attack soft targets in Bama helped in the successful bombardment, “which has reduced their will to regroup and attack citizens”.
