Nigeria: NAF Super Tukano Rains Bombs on Boko Haram gathering in Borno

Nigeria: NAF Super Tukano Rains Bombs on Boko Haram gathering in Borno

By Zagalola Makama

Strikes by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Super Tucano fighter jets have killed scores of Boko Haram terrorists during their meeting in Sambisa Forest, Borno State.

The bombardment of terrorists is coming on the heels of the long week inter rivalry clash between the two groups which left scores of them killed.

NEWSng that the latest offensive was carried out on Feb 10 in Gaizuwa in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

Intelligence sources, disclosed that on receiving credible Information on 10 February 2023, that massive numbers of Boko Haram terrorists were converging for a meeting in Gaizuwa on the fringes of the Sambisa Forest, 2 NAF Super Tukano aircraft under Operation Hadin Kai were scrambled to carry out strikes on the targets.

He said “On reaching overhead the targets, the pilots observed a gathering of more than 100 terrorists with dozens of them on motorcycles.

“Using a mix of bombs and rockets, the 2 aircraft carried out series of strikes and scored devastating hits on the targets, killing scores of them and leaving some survivors scrambling for their lives.

“The aircraft also destroyed several motorcycles and weapons of the terrorists.” He added.

NEWSng reports that scores of terrorists are currently on the run following offensive.

“Some of the surviving fighters and their families who escaped the onslaught, were forced to lay down their arms and surrendered to the troops of 21 Amoured Brigade, Operation Hadin Kai in Bama.” The source said.