In the course of Operation Hadin Kai, a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft on Wednesday neutralised eight terrorists in Baranga village, Marte Local Government Area, Borno, and destroyed a weapons truck.
The strike was carried out when the forces were on an armed reconnaissance operation in the region, according to a statement made in Abuja by Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, the NAF’s director of public relations and information.
The airstrike, according to Gabkwet, was part of a protracted offensive against terrorist remnants in the North East.
He said that the chance attack came about while two armed terrorists on a motorbike were being pursued along a busy track.
After spotting the aircraft, the terrorists reportedly sought refuge beneath dense foliage, according to Gabkwet, who also said that a weapons vehicle containing eight militants suddenly appeared and sped off to avoid the aircraft.
The gun truck was then engaged and destroyed, taking out the terrorists.
In order to avoid being discovered by the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security services, terrorist remnants in the Northeast continue to seek the protection of dense woods and flora.
The AFN’s dedication to making sure terrorists find it impossible to attack law-abiding Nigerians at random is demonstrated once more by this incident, the official added.
