The Nigerian Air Force has announced that air components of operation “Hadin Kai” (OPHK) executed a precision airstrike on the hideouts of suspected ISWAP terrorists, killing over 30 of their fighters within Kolleram village along the shores of lake Chad.
The announcement came in form of a statement signed by the director of public relations and information, Nigerian air force, air vice marshal Edward Gabkwet, released on Monday, in Abuja. The airstrikes, Gabkwet say, was conducted on Saturday, April 13th and dealt a decisive blow against terrorism in the north-east.
He said the operation was widely viewed as a significant success as the battle damage assessment post-strike conducted revealed the neutralisation of over 30 terrorists.
Gabkwet said that among those neutralised were some senior commanders of the insurgents including Ali Dawud, Bakura Fallujah, and Mallam Ari.
“Additionally, numerous vehicles, motorcycles, and logistical assets were destroyed, severely hampering the terrorists’ operational capabilities.
“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.
“The success of these airstrikes underscores NAF’s commitment to eradicating terrorism and ensuring the safety and security of Nigerian citizens.
“By neutralising key terrorist figures and destroying their logistical infrastructure, the operation has significantly degraded the capabilities of the ISWAP group in the region.
“These airstrikes complement the ongoing efforts of ground forces in the Lake Chad flank and represent a crucial step forward in the fight against terrorism in Nigeria,” the statement read.
