A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft operating under Operation Hakin Kai in the early hours of today executed an unexpected air strike that eliminated eight terrorists near Baranga Village in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State earlier today.
According to NAF spokesman Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, the planned operation began when the aircraft, conducting an armed reconnaissance mission in the region, detected two armed terrorists on a motorcycle travelling along an active route.
The statement revealed that when the terrorists realised they were being pursued, they sought refuge under thick vegetation.
”Upon engaging the vegetation cover, a gun truck with eight terrorists suddenly appeared, speeding off to evade the attack. Subsequently, the gun truck was engaged and destroyed, thus eliminating the terrorists.
”Remnants of terrorists in the Northeast continue to seek the covers of thick forests and vegetation to evade being detected by the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies.
”This strike is yet again a clear indication of the commitment of the AFN towards ensuring terrorists find it difficult to randomly roam about freely attacking law-abiding Nigerians,” the statement read.
Air Commodore Gabkwet noted that this latest successful operation highlights the Armed Forces’ effectiveness in responding swiftly to emerging threats and taking advantage of opportunities to eliminate terrorist elements.
