The Nigerian Air Force reportedly eliminated scores of terrorists in recent airstrikes executed in the Tumbuns region adjacent to Lake Chad in Borno State.
The force confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday by the NAF spokesperson AVM Edward Gabkwet.
According to Gabkwet, the Nigerian Air Force undertook Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance missions over the area on August 22nd, 24th, and 26th, 2024.
He further noted that these missions uncovered numerous terrorists, along with some of their salvaged possessions, concealed within four makeshift shelters, some of which were obscured by trees and dense foliage.
Gabkwet stated, “In a significant setback for the remaining terrorists hiding in the Tumbuns near Lake Chad, the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai successfully executed an air interdiction mission at Jubillaram, located in southern Tumbuns.
“This operation was facilitated by the forced relocation of the remaining terrorists to…