NAF Airstrikes Eliminate 592 Terrorists, Destroy 372 Assets in 8 Months, Says CAS
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its sustained air operations in the North-East have killed at least 592 terrorists and destroyed 372 enemy assets within the last eight months.
Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, disclosed this on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, in Maiduguri.
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According to a statement by NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai executed 798 combat sorties and logged over 1,500 operational flight hours during the period under review. The strikes targeted terrorist strongholds, destroying 206 vehicles and 166 logistics hubs deep inside hostile territory.
“Backed by an upgraded fleet and enhanced precision night-strike capabilities, our air operations have significantly crippled terrorist mobility and supply chains in the theatre of operations,” Abubakar said.
Governor Zulum commended NAF for its sustained support in degrading terrorist capabilities and safeguarding communities across Borno State.
By PRNigeria