The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) conducted airstrikes on Wednesday, killing several terrorists near Degbewa and Chinene in Borno State.
NAF spokesperson, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, announced this in a statement on Thursday.
Gabkwet detailed that the airstrikes targeted and destroyed multiple terrorist structures in the Mandara Mountains.
The operation was initiated after several days of aerial surveillance over Chinene and Degbewa revealed a large gathering of terrorists.
“The terrorists were observed loitering within the vicinity, clearly oblivious to the impending attack, and likely confident in the safety of their location from military bombardments,” Gabkwet said.
“The airstrikes were authorized, with the aircraft bombarding the locations in several passes until the majority of the terrorists were eliminated. Those observed fleeing were taken out using cannons.”
InfoStride News recalls numerous reports of terrorist activities in the region, including recent suicide attacks that killed 32 people and injured 52 others in Gwoza, Borno State.
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