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From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), in one of the strikes carried out last Friday, at terrorist, Alhaji Layi’s enclave, situated in Kufan Shantu Village in Giwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State, eliminated several terrorists within the location, while their thatched roofed huts were burned down and their logistics, tucked under thick foliage, were destroyed.
NAF Director, Public Relations and Information, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, in a statement, said similar air strikes conducted on Saturday, over terrorists’ camps situated inside Malum Forest in Igabi LGA, also recorded positive outcomes after the targets were acquired and engaged.
He said: “From the battle damage assessment footage, the terrorists were observed freely loitering around the forest at a compound with zinc-roofed structures. Subsequently, a precision strike was authorised, which eliminated most of the terrorists. These air strikes were initiated following thorough credible human intelligence, along with intelligence surveillance, and reconnaissance operations, which identified the targeted locations as enclaves of terrorists responsible for the ambush on troops at Manini on July 10, 2024.
“Accordingly, the Nigerian Air Force, alongside surface forces, will maintain dominance in the battle space through extensive situational awareness, regular patrols, and targeted interdiction of terrorists’ safe havens in its area of responsibility and neighbouring states. This approach aims to effectively eliminate and eradicate terrorism and other criminal activities in the North West and North Central regions”.
