NAF Delivers Devastating Blow to ISWAP Terrorists, Eliminates scores of fighters, top leaders and  equipments 

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

The Nigerian Air Force, under the auspices of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), launched a series of airstrikes on ISWAP island bases in Southern Lake Chad Region (LCRBA), Marte Local Government Area (LGA), between 1700Hrs and 1800Hrs on August 16, 2024, killing scores of insurgent 

Intelligent sources told Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert and Security analyst in the Lake Chad region that two Super Tucano aircraft targeted enemy strongholds in Tombun Baba Jedda and Arainna Soro areas, resulting in substantial damage and casualties. 

 

Damage Assessment conducted by sources indicated the destruction of several equipment and water vessels, as well as the neutralization of numerous fighters at Tombun Baba Jedda.

 

At Arinna Soro, the damagine airstrikes reportedly hit an ISWAP medical dispensary, immobilizing an uncertain number of vehicles. 

 

Top leaders and commanders were also neutralized, dealing a severe blow to the terrorist organization.

 

Consequently, ISWAP has recalled its advance team of fighters sent for rival attack missions at Filin A'Uzo and Dabar Wanzam, indicating high casualties among top commanders. 

 

Sources suggest that ISWAP is attempting to cover up the extent of its losses to avoid an offensive from rival group JAS.

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