The Nigerian Air Force on Friday disclosed that it has neutralised more terrorists and hideouts destroyed by air strikes in Alafa, Borno State.
The Public Relation officer, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola told newsmen that intelligence platforms had established the presence of terrorists after which strikes were launched into the area.
Air Commodore Daramola said: “ In continuation of its sustained efforts to wipe out remnants of Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) in the Northeast of Nigeria, the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has destroyed a BHT hideout and killed some fighters at Alafa on the fringes of the Sambisa Forest in Borno State.
“The air strike was conducted yesterday, following Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions that revealed the presence of the terrorists along with their logistic supplies and equipment in a group of structures within the settlement.
“Accordingly, the ATF dispatched 2 Alpha Jets to attack the location, scoring accurate hits in the target area, which led to the destruction of some of the structures and equipment as well as the killing of several terrorists.
“The NAF, operating in concert with surface forces, will sustain its operations against the terrorists in the Northeast.“