Airstrikes by Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets have neutralised terrorists hibernating in the Lake Chad fringes of Borno state, destroying their hideouts, structures, and strategic logistics base.
NAF’s spokesperson, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, disclosed this in a statement today stating that the terrorists were struck in their locations at Tumbun Fulani and Tumbun Shitu area along the fringes of Lake Chad.
Gabkwet said the air strikes became imperative after the military had confirmed the terrorists’ activities constituted a threat to military formations and law-abiding Nigerians residing within the locations.
According to him, operational gains by the Armed Forces are indicative of improved synergy by all security agencies and cooperation from Nigerians.
The airforce spokesperson also stated that the Nigerian military is determined to limit the activities of the terrorists in the North East and other parts of Nigeria.
