…destroys terrorist gun trucks
By FOLUSHO ALADE, ABUJA
Air strikes from the air task force of Operation Lafiya Dole has eliminated several terrorists operating in the Ajiri area of Borno State in a clearance operation.
According to the latest report from the Defence Media Operations (DMO), guns trucks belonging to the terrorists were also immobilized during the operation.
The report contained in a press release signed b the Coordinator DMO, MAJ GEN JOHN ENENCHE said the air strikes were executed by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) helicopter gunships on the night of 19th of December 2020 after reports that the terrorists in about 7 gun trucks, had attempted to breach Ajiri, a settlement in Mafa Local Government Area of the State.
The statement said:
“ The Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has dealt yet another blow on insurgents operating in the North East of the Country, with the elimination of Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) and destruction of their gun trucks at Ajiri in Borno State. This was achieved on the night of 19 December 2020 sequel to reports that the terrorists, in about 7 gun trucks, had attempted to breach Ajiri, a settlement in Mafa Local Government Area of the State.
“ Accordingly, the Air Task Force dispatched an appropriate force package of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) helicopter gunships to engage the BHTs. The NAF gunships delivered accurate hits, destroying 2 of the gun trucks and neutralizing several terrorists”. The statement said.
