Again, Military Neutralise 8 ISWAP Fighters in Precision Airstrike in Timbuktu Triangle

Again, Military Neutralise 8 ISWAP Fighters in Precision Airstrike in Timbuktu Triangle

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised eight suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in a precision airstrike at Thethangala, within the Timbuktu Triangle of Borno State.

According to a Special Situation Report obtained by Zagazola Makama, the operation followed intelligence on terrorist activities in the area.

The report said a Guardian aircraft established overhead at Thethangala at about 9:56 p.m. on Aug. 18 and subsequently sighted eight terrorists who had converged and were lying in wait, apparently preparing to attack troops at their location.

Following the sighting, the aircraft conducted a precision strike on the identified terrorists.

“Battle Damage Assessment shows all the terrorists neutralised with no further movement observed after the strike,” the report stated.

The military said the general security situation remained calm but unpredictable, while the morale and fighting efficiency of troops remained satisfactory.

The latest air operation is part of sustained intelligence-led efforts by the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI to disrupt terrorist concentrations and prevent planned attacks against troops operating in the North-East.

The Timbuktu Triangle remains one of the areas where terrorist groups have continued to seek opportunities to regroup and launch attacks against military positions.

Again, Military Neutralise 8 ISWAP Fighters in Precision Airstrike in Timbuktu Triangle