…Neutralise scores of fighter
The High Command of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced that, in a bold demonstration of air power and precision night warfare capabilities, it executed a devastating nocturnal airstrike against terrorist hideouts in Chikide and Degbewa, neutralizing scores of terrorist fighters.
This was contained in a statement made available to defence correspondents in Abuja on Tuesday by the Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force, Group Captain Kabiru Ali.
According to the statement, “The night operation targeted insurgent enclaves deep within the treacherous Mandara Mountains, delivering a crippling blow to the terrorists’ stronghold and disrupting their activities.”
It explained that “Acting on credible Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) data, reports indicated that the notorious terrorist leader, Ali Ngulde, and his fighters had planned a high-level engagement at the location.”
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Furthermore, the statement added that “ISR missions over the area confirmed terrorist activity at a key assembly point in Degbewa, alongside the presence of heavily fortified structures equipped with solar-powered installations—clear evidence of an active command hub.”
“Following this intelligence, the NAF immediately launched a precision night strike under the cover of darkness, achieving complete surprise.”
“The coordinated firepower extensively destroyed the terrorists’ logistics and command centre, igniting large fires that obliterated multiple structures and eliminated scores of terrorists in their hideouts.”
“This operation against Boko Haram enclaves across the theatre significantly degraded their fighting capability while creating favourable conditions for ground troops to advance and dominate the battlespace.”
The statement highlighted that the successful execution of the night operation underscored the NAF’s growing dominance in both day and night air power capabilities, “proving that insurgents can no longer operate under the cover of darkness.”
It reaffirmed that “Through relentless precision strikes and sustained air operations, the NAF remains committed to utilizing its formidable air power to neutralize terrorist networks and restore lasting peace to the region.”
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