…Two Terrorists gun trucks destroyed
By FOLUSHO ALADE,ABUJA
Air strikes from the air task force of Operation Lafiya Dole has eliminated several armed bandits operating in the Wamdeo and Chul areas of Southern Borno State according to a report from the Defence media operations (DMO) of the Defence headquarters in Abuja.
According to the report two gun trucks belonging to the bandits were also destroyed.
The information contained in a Press Release signed by coordinator, Defemce Media Operations, MAJ GEN JOHN ENENCHE and made available to defence correspondents said the air strikes were carried out on the 5th of January 2021 by Nigerian Air Force (NAF) helicopter gunships who provided air support as troops repelled the terrorists, who attempted to breach Wamdeo-Chul axis of Southern Borno State.
The statements said in full:
“ The Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has destroyed no fewer than 2 Boko Haram Terrorists’ (BHTs’) gun trucks and eliminated some of their fighters along the Wamdeo-Chul axis in the Southern part of Borno State. This was achieved yesterday, 5 January 2021, as the Air Task Force scrambled Nigerian Air Force (NAF) helicopter gunships to provide close air support as troops repelled the terrorists, who attempted to breach the 2 locations.
“ Upon sighting the NAF helicopter gunships, the terrorists, mounted on guntrucks and motorcycles, attempted to beat a hasty retreat whilst firing at the attack aircraft. However, they were hit by the helicopters’ barrage of rocket and cannon fire, which resulted in the immobilization of 2 of the gun trucks, one of which was seen engulfed in flames. Several of the terrorists were also neutralized in the attack, while a few others were mopped-up as the helicopters continued to strafe the fleeing insurgents”. The statement said.
