Air strikes neutralise 20 terrorists in Sambisa Forest

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has neutralised more than 20 terrorists and destroyed a meeting point in Bula Madibale, Gezuwa general area of Sambisa forest in Bama LGA in Borno State.

 

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the air interdiction was conducted on Sept. 15 following credible intelligence received from the Watchkeeper platform.

 

He explained that the intelligence revealed that terrorists had gathered at Bula Madibale, prompting the deployment of a force package to the location at about 2:25 p.m.

 

“Overhead the area, the crew observed multiple network footpaths leading to suspected terrorists’ enclaves, with a flag hoisted near a meeting point under a tree.

 

“The aircraft acquired and engaged the target. The strike neutralised over 20 terrorists while others were seen fleeing the location,” he said.

 

He added that the meeting point and the flag symbolising the terrorists’ presence were destroyed during the operation.

 

 

 

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