He said the operations targeted terrorists’ enclaves, logistics hubs and fortified hideouts.
The Nigerian Air Force says it executed precision airstrikes within the Yuwe axis of the Sambisa Forest, killing several terrorists on Monday.
Governor Babagana Zulum has condemned the bombings in parts of Maiduguri on Monday evening, describing the explosions as cruel and cowardly.
Mr Aneke reiterated the air force’s determination to deny terrorists safe haven anywhere in the country.
Mr Uba said the operations demonstrated the troops’ determination to maintain pressure on terrorist groups and deny them freedom of action.
“The terrorists’ employment of drones has also been curtailed,” said the military.
It said the feat was achieved in coordinated special clearance operations.
“Feedback also revealed that 12 terrorists were neutralised in the strike.’’
The Nigerian Army says Nigerians will not have a country to live in if the soldiers, who have recently come under intense public criticism over intermittent accidental airstrikes killing innocent citizens,
In the Niger Delta region, Mr Gabkwet said airstrikes were targeted at the nefarious activities of oil thieves.
