…several fighters neutralized in Mainok
By FOLUSHO ALADE,ABUJA
Air strikes from the air task force has neutralized several Boko Haram terrorists in the Mainok area of Borno state according to a report from the Defence Media Operations(DMO), Abuja on Wednesday in a clearance operation.
The report also said three gun trucks belonging to the terrorists were also destroyed.
According to the information contained in a Press release signed by MAJ GEN JOHN, Coordinator Defence Media operation said the air operation was executed by NAF helicopter gunships on the 12th of January 2021after intelligence reports indicated that the terrorists in several gun trucks, were traversing the Jakana-Mainok axis of the State.
The statement said :
“The Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has dealt another blow on Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) operating in the North East of the Country with the destruction of no fewer than 3 gun trucks and neutralization of several insurgents at Mainok in Borno State. The air operation was executed yesterday, 12 January 2021, sequel to intelligence reports indicating that the BHTs, in several gun trucks, were traversing the Jakana-Mainok axis of the State.
“Accordingly, the Air Task Force scrambled NAF helicopter gunships to engage the convoy of BHT gun trucks and logistics vehicles. The helicopters delivered accurate hits in the target area, resulting in the destruction of 3 of the BHT vehicles, some of which were seen engulfed in flames. Several of the terrorists were also eliminated in the process.
“ The Armed Forces of Nigeria will not relent until all enemies of the nation are neutralised and normalcy is restored to all troubled zones of the country”. The statement said.
