NAF bombs terrorists, food stores in Chad Basin
Air strikes by the air component of Operation Hadin Kai have killed several terrorists and destroyed their hideout in the Tumbuns area of the Lake Chad Basin.
The hideout served as a food storage site and a sanctuary for terrorist commanders in the location.
A statement on Monday by the NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, said the terrorists in the location were responsible for the attack on troops on November 16.
The PUNCH had reported terrorists on November 16 launched a surprise attack on troops, killing five and injuring 10 while four were declared missing.
Also, some equipment, including one gun truck, three TCVs and an excavator, were burnt by the terrorists.
Akinboyewa stated that the operation that killed and destroyed the terrorists was conducted on November 23 following intelligence reports on the activities of terrorists in the location.
Akinboyewa said, “In a bold and decisive operation, the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai on November 23, 2024, delivered a crushing blow to terrorist elements in Jubillaram, a notorious enclave in the Tumbuns area of the Lake Chad Basin.
“This strategic location, identified through meticulous intelligence efforts, served as a critical food storage site and a sanctuary for terrorist commanders and fighters. Intelligence had previously linked terrorists in this location to recent attacks, including the assault on troops in Kareto on 16 November 2024.”
Akinboyewa said the mop-up operations ensured that some terrorists who fled the scene following the attack were killed.
He said, “In response, NAF fighter jets launched a robust air interdiction mission, destroying identified structures used as storage facilities and neutralising terrorists on-site. Mop-up operations using cannons ensured the complete elimination of fleeing hostile elements.
“The operation’s success was made possible by extensive intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions conducted over several days, confirming the presence of active terrorist structures camouflaged under dense vegetation.
“The destruction of the terrorist enclave, including food storage facilities, severely disrupted their logistical operations, while the neutralisation of a significant number of fighters diminished their capacity to launch future attacks.
“This mission demonstrates the NAF’s unwavering commitment to defending our nation and people, acting singly and supporting surface forces in counterterrorism operations. The NAF will sustain these robust independent and joint operations until all enemies of Nigeria’s prosperity and wellbeing are brought to justice.”
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