The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has dealt a severe blow to terrorists in Kukawa, Borno State, through precision airstrikes under Operation Hadin Kai.
In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, detailed the successful missions that destroyed a gun truck, neutralized several terrorists, and provided critical support to ground troops.
According to Akinboyewa, the first operation targeted a terrorists’ gun truck located approximately five kilometers west of Kukawa. Acting on credible intelligence, NAF fighter jets swiftly launched a precision strike, destroying the vehicle and crippling the terrorists’ capabilities.
“The NAF fighter jets swiftly responded, acquiring and attacking the target with precision, destroying the gun truck and crippling the terrorists’ capacity,” Akinboyewa said.
In a second mission, NAF air assets responded to a distress call from ground troops under attack by terrorists on motorcycles.
“The NAF air assets rapidly responded, engaging the terrorists at various intervals. The strike neutralized many terrorists, and our ground troops recovered over 20 abandoned motorcycles,” Akinboyewa revealed.
The statement further noted that ground troops were capitalizing on the momentum by pursuing wounded and fleeing terrorists.
Reaffirming the Air Force’s dedication to restoring peace, Akinboyewa said, “The NAF remains committed to the collective effort to restore peace and security in the country and will continue to provide airpower in support of our ground forces and other security agencies.”
These operations highlight the ongoing efforts of the Nigerian Armed Forces in combating insurgency and ensuring the safety of lives and property in affected regions.
