As part of ongoing efforts to restore peace in the region, the Nigerian Air Force has killed at least 15 Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State after destroying their operational base.
The terrorists were reportedly killed in an airstrike launched on their hideouts by the security agency.
The successful air raid was said to have taken place following intelligence reports about the terrorists’ activities in surrounding communities.
The raid, which combined surveillance and precision-guided munitions, was aimed at breaking the cycle of attacks that have plagued communities in recent weeks.
The offensive was launched west of Zuwa, in the Sambisa general area of Borno State yesterday.
According to NAF spokesman Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the mission was “carefully planned and executed” to maximise impact while avoiding civilian casualties.
“Acting on credible intelligence, our pilots struck a newly identified enclave where fighters and field commanders responsible for recent hostilities around Bitta were gathering,” Ejodame revealed in a statement.
“The strikes proved devastating, neutralising over 15 terrorists and demolishing key structures critical to their operations.”
He explained that the operation had not only weakened Boko Haram’s fighting capacity but also sent a strong signal of the Air Force’s reach and precision in the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign.
“This mission reinforces our unwavering commitment to protect Nigerian lives and property while supporting ground forces in joint operations to dismantle terrorist networks. Every successful strike brings Nigeria one step closer to lasting peace,” Ejodame added.
The Guild reports that the targeted elimination of fighters and commanders will temporarily disrupt Boko Haram’s movements, buying time for military units on the ground to consolidate their positions and protect vulnerable communities.
Also, the recent strike is one of several intensified air operations in the state, reflecting the military’s determination to end more than a decade-long insurgency that has claimed thousands of lives and displaced millions.
