Airstrikes by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have killed numerous Boko Haram militants at multiple locations in Borno State, according to a statement issued Monday by Air Force spokesperson Olusola Akinboyewa.
“Air strikes killed scores of Boko Haram terrorists at two key locations in Bula Marwa, Borno State,” Akinboyewa said.
The Air Force said Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions detected heightened terrorist activity, including the movement of motorcycles and gatherings of fighters at the site. Fighter jets were quickly deployed to target the area.
“On arrival, ISR footage captured suspected terrorists assembling at a rendezvous point on 12 motorcycles,” Akinboyewa explained. “The motorcycles were then traced to a primary meeting location where additional terrorists had been waiting. Accordingly, the first airstrike was executed, effectively engaging the target area.”
The statement said follow-up strikes targeted terrorists who had returned to assess the damage and assist the wounded.
“These air operations struck a significant blow to planned terrorist activities, taking out multiple fighters and demolishing their motorcycles, thereby crippling their ability to launch ambushes or other hostile actions,” Akinboyewa said.
—Ezinwanne Onwuka reports for TruthNigeria from Abuja.
