…several terrorists neutralized
By FOLUSHO ALADE, ABUJA
Air strikes from the air task force of Operation Lafiya Dole has destroyed new Boko Haram settlements in parts of Mana Waji, Borno State.
According to a report from the Defence media Operations(DMO), several terrorists were also eliminated in the operation.
The report contained in a Press release signed by MAJ GEN JOHN ENENCHE, Coordinator, Defence media Operations said the air strikes, which were executed by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets and helicopter gunships, after series of aerial surveillance missions revealed that the new settlement was being used to store their weapons and logistics items and as well as plan and stage attacks.
The statement reads in full:
“ Air interdiction missions being conducted by the Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE have continued to deal decisive blows on terrorist elements operating in the North East Zone of the Country with the elimination of Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) and destruction of their structures and logistics store. The latest of these was achieved yesterday, 1 January 2021, at MANA WAJI in Borno State where the BHTs set up a new settlement.
“The air strikes, which were executed employing a force package of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets and helicopter gunships, were carried out after series of aerial surveillance missions revealed that the new settlement was being used to store their weapons and logistics items and as well as plan and stage attacks. On sighting the NAF aircraft, the insurgents were seen fleeing the location. Consequently, in a preemptive move, the NAF attack aircraft engaged the new location in successive passes, leading to the destruction of some of the structures and logistics stores. Several insurgents were also neutralized in the process”. The statement said.
