The Air component of Operation Hadin Kai has neutralised no fewer than 30 terrorists in Kolleram village along the shores of Lake Chad in Borno State.

The Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), AVM Edward Gabkwet, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

Gabkwet said the airstrikes conducted on April 13 were a decisive blow against terrorism in the North-East region of the country.

He said the operation yielded significant success as the Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) post-strike conducted revealed the neutralisation of over 30 terrorists in Borno State.

The NAF spokesman noted that among those neutralised were some senior commanders of ISWAP insurgents, including Ali Dawud, Bakura Fallujah, and Mallam Ari.

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Gabkwet said: “Additionally, numerous vehicles, motorcycles, and logistical assets were destroyed, severely hampering the terrorists’ operational capabilities.

“Intelligence gathered after the airstrike further indicated that the aerial bombardment effectively obliterated a key facility within the Kolleram enclave, which served as a hub for the terrorists’ food processing activities, including grinding machines.

“The success of these airstrikes underscores NAF’s commitment to eradicating terrorism and ensuring the safety and security of Nigerian citizens.

“By neutralising key terrorist figures and destroying their logistical infrastructure, the operation has significantly degraded the capabilities of the ISWAP group in the region.

“These airstrikes complement the ongoing efforts of ground forces in the Lake Chad flank and represent a crucial step forward in the fight against terrorism in Nigeria.”

The Star