Terrorists killed as NAF sustains air attack in Sambisa Forest
Several terrorists have been killed in a precision air strike conducted by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), through the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI.
Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the Director of Public Relations and Information for NAF, in a statement on Monday said the troops, on April 19, sustained intense air pressure against terrorists operating in the North-East.
According to Ejodame, several terrorist fighters concealed within the Yuwe axis of the Sambisa Forest were successfully eliminated.
He explained that the offensive against the criminals followed credible intelligence corroborated by Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR).
Ejodame said the Nigerian Air Force was able to confirm the presence of active terrorist elements within fortified structures and bunkers following ISR.
He said, “NAF air assets engaged the targets with precision munitions, destroying the structures, neutralising multiple terrorists, and eliminating key logistics facilities as confirmed by subsequent Battle Damage Assessment.
“The sustained tempo of air operations continues to degrade terrorist networks, leaving the terrorists increasingly exposed and disrupted, with mounting pressure forcing them into desperate and reactive actions,” Ejodame said.
Further reaffirming the resolve of the Nigerian Air Force, its leadership and personnel in the effort to combat insurgency in the country, Ejodame said the service will continue to sustain relentless, intelligence-driven air operations until terrorist elements are completely neutralised.
He also assured the protection of all personnel and the security of Nigeria and its citizens in the course of carrying out these operations.
