Air strikes by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) air crafts have killed three terrorist kingpins and 30 of their foot soldiers in Borno State.
According to NAF’s spokesperson, Air Vice Marshall, Edward Gabkwet, in a statement on Tuesday said
the terrorist kingpins, Ali Dawud, Mallam Ari and Bakurah Fallujah, along with their fighters, were killed on April 13 at the hideouts of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) within Kolleram village along the shores of Lake Chad,
Gabkwet said the the air strikes also destroyed many terrorists vehicles, motorcycles, and logistical assets.
He said Intelligence gathered after the air strike further indicated that the aerial bombardment effectively obliterated a key facility within the Kolleram enclave, which served as a hub for the terrorists’ food processing activities, including grinding machines.
Gabkwet stated that success of the airstrikes underscores NAF’s commitment to eradicating terrorism and ensuring the safety and security of Nigerian citizens.