By Ihotu Odoh
Nigerian Air Force aircraft under Operation Hadin Kai have continued their onslaught on terrorist targets on islands and localities around the Lake Chad.
A statement by Airforce spokesperson, Air Commodore, Edward Gabkwet says on receiving credible intelligence on Wednesday that about 20 boats with suspected Boko Haram or ISWAP terrorists were converging for a meeting on an Island in the Tumbuns on the Lake Chad and at Malam Fatori, three NAF aircraft were scrambled to carry out strikes on the targets.
Reaching overhead the targets, the pilots observed a gathering of about 20 boats consisting of 5-7 suspected terrorists in each boat numbering over 100 fighters. Using a mix of bombs and rockets, the 3 aircraft carried out series of strikes and scored devastating hits on the targets leaving some survivors scrambling for their lives.
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The operation by the air component of Operation Hadin Kai yet again confirms the high concentration of terrorist elements hibernating in the Lake Chad general area.
The NAF says it is working alongside the Army and Naval components as well as other security agencies under Operation Hadin Kai, to sustain its operation until the area is rid of all terrorists.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
