The rains and accompanying floods in parts of North East Nigeria have assisted the Nigerian military in its fight against terrorists and bandits.
Reports say the forced migration of remnant terrorists to higher and drier grounds after their enclaves became flooded and exposed due to persistent rainfall in recent days made the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai conduct an air interdiction mission at Jubillaram, southern Tumbuns, Borno States
To confirm this developnent, the Nigerian Air Force conducted Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance missions over the location few days ago which revealed several terrorists with some of their salvaged belongings tucked within four makeshift accommodations, some concealed under trees and thick vegetation.
Nigeria Airforce spokeperson, Air vice marshal Edward Gabkwet said precision airstrikes were authorized on the selected target areas, engaging and destroying most of the structures.
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A thick black smoke from one of the destroyed structures signified a storage area, probably designated as an armoury or a logistics storage area was affected. Several terrorists were also killed in the process.
Gabkwet says the success of this operation is a testament to the NAF’s commitment to achieving its mandate and protecting the nation from terrorist threats.
the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, had earlier instructed all Air Component Commanders to intensify operations against terrorists and other criminal elements in the country.
(Editor: Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie)
