Air component of Operation Hadin Kai has anihilated cores of Boko Haram militants at two areas in Bula Marwa in Borno State.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) unvieled this in a report on Monday, saying the operations took place on October 25.
Air Force representative, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, said Bula Marwa was spotted as a top meeting point for Boko Haram’s notorious figures, hence Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions further affirmed elevated increased terrorist activity.
Akinboyewa, NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, said fighter jets were sent to the area for an air interdiction mission after the IRS uncovered an influx of bikes and gatherings of militants across the area.
“On arrival, ISR footage captured suspected terrorists assembling at a rendezvous point on 12 motorcycles,” the statement read.
“The motorcycles were then traced to a primary meeting location where additional terrorists had been waiting. Accordingly, the first airstrike was executed, effectively engaging the target area.
“Moments later, ISR aircraft loitering in the vicinity observed several terrorists returning to assess the damage and evacuate their wounded combatants.
“In response, NAF air assets conducted follow-up strikes, neutralising additional terrorists,” he said.
Akinboyewa said also ISR was carried out in the area the same day, spotting another group of terrorists gathering under an enormous tree at a second meeting area.
As indicated by him, the NAF air assets launched a precision airstrike on the area, accomplishing a direct hit and eliminating numerous terrorists.
