By FOLUSHO ALADE, ABUJA
Air strikes from the air task force of Operation Lafiya Dole has knocked out logistics base of ISWAP in the Tumbun Rego area of Borno state, according to the latest reports from the Defence Media Operations(DMO).
The report also said several fighters were also neutralized in the operation.
A statement on Tuesday signed by MAJ GEN JOHN ENENCHE said the air strikes were executed on the 22nd of November 2020 after credible intelligence reports indicating that the location was being used by the terrorists as a hub for logistics items.
The statement said in full: “The Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has knocked out an Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) logistics base and neutralized several of their fighters in air strikes conducted at Tumbun Rego on the fringes of Lake Chad in Borno State. The mission was executed on 22 November 2020 on the heels of credible intelligence reports indicating that the location, with its makeshift structures camouflaged under dense vegetation, was being used by the terrorists as a hub for logistics items conveyed via the lake and its tributaries for onward transportation using trucks/ motorcycles.
“ The Air Task Force therefore dispatched Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets and helicopter gunships to attack the location. Overhead the target area, significant number ISWAP elements were observed. These were engaged in successive passes by the NAF attack aircraft resulting in the destruction of the terrorists’ structures as well as the neutralization of several of their fighters.
“The Military High Command commends the Air Task Force for their professionalism and urges them to remain resolute in the conduct of operations in order to rid the Country of all terrorists elements”. The statement said.
