The Nigerian Military in its resolution to incapacitate
and further degrade Boko Haram Terrorist has
carried out several bombings and air strike
missions in Sambisa Forest, Air Commodore Dele
The air strikes carried out by F-7NI and Alpha Jet
fighter aircraft, as well as attack helicopters has
resulted in the degradation of the terrorists
capabilities and destruction of some of their strong
holds.
Intelligence report revealed that as aftermath of the
strike missions, the terrorists have been confined
and their capabilities greatly reduced, thereby
restricting their nefarious activities to small scale
attacks and suicide bombings.
Alonge added that the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal
Sadique Abubakar assures all Nigerians that the air
efforts would be sustained until the Boko Haram
Activities becomes a thing of the past.
According to him, Abubakar further stated that, the
Nigerian Air Force with their support is willing, able
and ready to meet up with current and future
security challenges of the Nation.
Alonge, Director of Public Relations and Information
of Nigeria Air force said in a statement on Saturday.
According to him, the strike missions came after
several weeks of tactical reconnaissance by the
reconnaissance/ surveillance aircraft.
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strike over Sambisa forest
2015-08-16T09:53:00+01:00
Oladepo Oreoluwa