PICTORIAL: NAF Repels Attack On Troops, Neutralise Fighters, Destroys Gun Truck

The Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI (AC OPHK) has repelled terrorists attack on troops’ location, killing scores of fighters and destroyed their gun truck in Borno State.

Two airstrikes carried out in two related operations on November 25, 2024 dealt a devastating blow to terrorists in Kukawa, Borno State.

A statement by the NAF spokesman, Air Cdre Olusola Akinboyewa said the fighter jets in the first wave of attack destroyed a gun truck and neutralised several fighters, while the second was to provide close air support to repel an attack on ground troops.

Air Cdre Akinboyewa said the first operation followed credible intelligence on the location of a terrorists’ gun truck, approximately 5 kilometers west of Kukawa.

“NAF fighter jets swiftly responded, acquiring and attacking the target with precision, destroying the gun truck and crippling the terrorists’ capacity,” he said.

According to the statement, the AC OPHK also responded to a distress call from ground troops in Kukawa, who were under intense attack by terrorists on motorcycles.

He said “The NAF air assets rapidly responded, engaging the terrorists at various intervals”.

Akinboyewa said the strike neutralised many terrorists and allowed the ground troops to recover over 20 abandoned motorcycles.

“Following the strike, ground troops are capitalising on the momentum, pursuing wounded and fleeing terrorists,” he added.

He reaffirmed NAF’s commitment to the collective effort to restore peace and security in the country, saying it will continue to provide airpower in support of the ground forces and other security agencies.

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