A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft under Operation Hadin Kai took out a gun truck and eight terrorists in Baranga village, Marte Local Government Area of Borno, on Wednesday.
The Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, said in a statement in Abuja that the strike was executed during an armed reconnaissance mission in the area.
Gabkwet mentioned that the airstrike was part of the sustained onslaught against remnants of terrorists in the North East.
He added that the opportunity strike, which presented itself unexpectedly, occurred when two armed terrorists on a motorcycle were trailed along an active track.
Gabkwet noted that the terrorists took cover under thick vegetation after sighting the aircraft, adding that a gun truck with eight terrorists suddenly appeared, speeding off to evade the aircraft.
“Subsequently, the gun truck was engaged and destroyed, thus eliminating the terrorists.
“Remnants of terrorists in the Northeast continue to seek cover in thick forests and vegetation to evade detection by the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies.
“This strike is yet again a clear indication of the commitment of the AFN towards ensuring terrorists find it difficult to roam about freely, randomly attacking law-abiding Nigerians,” he said.
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