ATF rain bombs on Boko Haram communication centres in Borno State

By Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja

The Defence Headquarters say, the Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole in a massive airstrikes, destroyed Boko haram terrorists’ facilities including their communication centres and neutralised several fighters at Ngwuri Gana along the Gulumba Gana – Kumshe axis in the Northern part of Borno State.

The airstrikes which were conducted yesterday, 15 July 2020, is in continuation of the sustained offensive against terrorist elements in the North-East of the Country.

Defence Media Coordinator, Defence Headquarters, Maj. Gen. John Enenche disclosed this in a statement made available to Enugu reporters on Thursday.

Enenche noted, the operation was carried out on the heels of Human Intelligence reports indicating that the settlement was one of the locations from where the BHTs launch attacks against own troops’ positions and villages around the general area of Kumshe.

“Aerial surveillance missions also confirmed the heavy presence of a large number of BHTs in the settlement, some of whom were seen slinging their rifles.

“The Air Task Force therefore launched coordinated attacks on the various targets within the settlement, employing an enhanced force package of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets and helicopter gunships.

“The attack aircraft took turns in engaging the designated locations within the settlement, scoring devastating hits which led to the destruction of several structures, including the Communication Centres, as well as the neutralization of several terrorists.

Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, who is the Chief of the Air Staff has since commended the Air Task Force for their dedication, dexterity and professionalism.

The Defence Headquarters had equally urged the troops to intensify the air offensive against the terrorists and all other criminal elements threatening the peace and security of the country.

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