Air Force Kills ‘Scores’ Of Boko Haram Terrorists, Destroys Base In Borno
A screen grab from the Air Force video shows the scene of the airstrikes on Boko Haram Logistics Base in Borno State. Credit: Defence Headquarters.The Nigerian Air Force has destroyed scores of Boko Haram terrorists in Tongule and Bukar Meram areas of Borno State.
He noted that the airstrikes were carried out on June 25 after a series of surveillance missions indicated a resurgence of terrorists’ activities at the two settlements. Stressing further, the defence spokesman explained: “At Tongule, where recent credible intelligence indicated frequent convergence of BHTs, about 35 terrorists were spotted by the NAF surveillance aircraft in different parts of the settlement as it vectored the fighter jets to attack the target area.“The munitions from the jets hit designated areas within the settlement, destroying some structures and taking out many of the terrorists.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'Scores of bandits killed' in Zamfara air raid — Nigerian MilitaryMilitary says raid destroyed two bandits’ camps and a cave hideout in Doumborou Forest
Read more »
LAWMA, task force destroy newspaper distribution centre|p style=
Read more »
Naval ratings force Rivers businessman to drink gutter water|p style=
Read more »
Air Peace deploys 25 aircraft on test flights to Abuja, Port HarcourtAir Peace, on Wednesday, in a show of strength and readiness to resume operations, filled the Nigerian airspace with several of its fleets of aircraft in what was described as shakedown flights. Th…
Read more »
Dana Air prepares for flight resumption''After a successful dry run, we conducted shakedown flights from Lagos to Port Harcourt,' Dana said.
Read more »