Air strikes conducted by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have successfully eliminated numerous Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State, targeting key locations identified as high-level meeting sites for the group.
In a statement released by Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, the Air Force confirmed that intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions revealed significant terrorist activity in Bula Marwa, including an influx of motorcycles and gatherings of combatants.
Akinboyewa noted, “Having identified Bula Marwa as a high-level meeting site for Boko Haram’s notorious figures, ISR missions confirmed heightened terrorist activity.”
Following the intelligence, NAF fighter jets were deployed for an air interdiction mission. “Upon arrival, ISR footage captured suspected terrorists assembling at a rendezvous point on 12 motorcycles,” Akinboyewa stated.
The initial airstrike was launched, resulting in substantial casualties among the terrorists.
Additional operations were conducted as terrorists attempted to regroup and assess the damage. Akinboyewa elaborated, “In response, NAF air assets conducted follow-up strikes, neutralising additional terrorists.”
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