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By Aminu Mohammed
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has hit hard on terrorists base at Lake Chad area, killing 100s of them, while destroying their food.
NAF jets struck the terrorists’ notorious enclave in Jubillaram, the Tumbuns area of Lake Chad, on Saturday.
The Director, Public Relations and Information Headquarters, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, confirmed the raid in a statement on Monday.
He explained that the feat was achieved by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (AC OPHK) on Saturday.
Akinboyewa also confirmed that Jubbillaram was the food storage site and a sanctuary for terrorist commanders and fighters.
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His words: “Intelligence had previously linked terrorists in this location to recent attacks, including the assault on troops in Kareto on 16 November 2024.
“In response, Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets launched a robust air interdiction mission, destroying identified structures used as storage facilities and neutralising terrorists on-site. Mop-up operations using cannons ensured the complete elimination of fleeing hostile elements.
“The operation’s success was made possible by extensive Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions conducted over several days, confirming the presence of active terrorist structures camouflaged under dense vegetation.
“The destruction of the terrorist enclave, including food storage facilities, severely disrupted their logistical operations, while the neutralization of a significant number of fighters diminished their capacity to launch future attacks.
“This mission demonstrates the NAF’s unwavering commitment to defending our nation and people, acting singly and supporting surface forces in counterterrorism operations.”
He assured that NAF would sustain the robust independent and joint operations until all enemies of Nigeria’s prosperity and wellbeing are brought to justice.
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