From HASSAN JIRGI Maiduguri
Spokesman of the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, has confirmed that airstrikes struck terrorists training ground in Lake Chad, killing many insurgents.
The airstrike targeted a major terrorists enclave, which was also used as a training ground in Bukar Meram on the southern flank of the Lake Chad region.
Ejodame said the airstrike conducted by the air component of Operation HADIN KAI on June 9, followed credible intelligence.
According to him, “Battle damage assessment confirmed that the strike effectively disrupted imminent threats posed to Marte and Monguno communities, reinforcing NAF’s proactive posture in safeguarding civilian populations and critical territories,” he said.
He also assured of the Nigerian Air Force commitment to protect the sovereignty of the nation and ensure lasting peace and security across the North East and beyond.
He said the airstrike resulted in the elimination of several terrorists, as well as the destruction of key logistics infrastructure, including weapons storage sites, makeshift shelters and supply vehicles.
