NAF kills five Boko Haram commanders in Borno air raids

The Air Component of Operation ”Hadin Kai” has killed five Boko Haram commanders in air raids in Arina, Southern Tumbuns area of Borno State.

The Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), AVN Edward Gabkwet, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.

He said Munzir Arika, Sani Dilla (aka Dan Hausawan Jubillaram), Ameer Modu, Dan Fulani Fari Fari, and Bakoura Arina Chiki were killed in the operations carried out on August 16.

He said the air operations were part of efforts to further weaken the activities of remnants of terrorists operating in the North-East, while also protecting innocent civilians and troops.

Gabkwet said intelligence revealed the clandestine migration of terrorists into the area from neighboring locations before the mission.

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He said: “Confirmatory Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions were further conducted on August 12 and August 15, identified numerous terrorists and active structures concealed under trees.

“Consequently, coordinated airstrikes were launched over the location, and the targets successfully engaged, resulting in the neutralization of several terrorists and the destruction of their structures.

“Battle Damage Assessment after the strikes revealed that several equipment, vehicles, water vessels, and a suspected medical dispensary were obliterated by the strikes.

“Additionally, credible intelligence further revealed that five key terrorist leaders were either killed or severely injured in the strike.

“This operation, no doubt, has significantly degraded the operational capacity of the few remaining terrorists in the region.

“The Nigerian Air Force remains committed to supporting the efforts of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies in safeguarding the region and ensuring peace and security prevail.”

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