Nigerian military airstrikes kill terrorists in Borno forest: Official
The Defence Headquarters on Tuesday said a military fighter jet killed dozens of terrorists suspected to be members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) in their enclave in Borno State.
The operation was carried out on Sunday by the air component of ‘Operation Lafiya Dole’ in Tumbun Rego on the fringes of Lake Chad.
Defence spokesperson John Enenche in a statement disclosed that the terrorists use the camp as a logistics hub.
However, the statement also noted that after the airstrikes, fighter jets and helicopter gunships were swiftly deployed to the location to neutralise any surviving ISWAP members. The military did not disclose the specific number of terrorists killed during the airstrikes.
The Air Task Force therefore dispatched Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets and helicopter gunships to attack the location. Overhead the target area, significant ISWAP elements were observed.
They were engaged in successive passes by the NAF attack aircraft resulting in the destruction of the terrorists’ structures as well as the neutralisation of several of their fighters.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
30th Anniversary: Gov. Nwifuru hails Ebonyi leaders for laying solid foundationÂ
Mr Nwifuru stated, “We are very united, calm and hardworking people.”
Heading 1
NiMet predicts three-day thunderstorms, moderate rains across Nigeria from Monday
The agency advised residents to stay away from tall trees to avoid injuries from falling branches or broken trees.
Lagos
I’m best candidate for Lagos in 2027, says HamzatÂ
Mr Ojelabi urged Nigerians to draw closer to God and have faith in Him.
Showbiz
Barry’s veto saves three housemates from eviction as BBNaija Season 11 names final 10Â
Barry’s decision came at a crucial stage of the competition.
States
Police intercept firearm during stop-and-search operation in Anambra
The police spokesperson identified the suspects as Joseph Ekwulugo, 33, and Somtochukwu Enyiobi, 29.
Heading 3
Tinubu doesn’t need to be physically present to work; he will return from vacation this week: PresidencyÂ
Mr Onanuga stated, “Nigeria’s President is hale and hearty. He has been on a working vacation, which he is perfectly entitled to.”
