The Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has destroyed the dwellings belonging to leaders of Boko Haram Terrorists and neutralized some of their fighters in separate airstrikes conducted at Parisu and Bula Bello in the Sambisa Forest Area of Borno State.
According to the statement released by the Coordinator
Defence Media Operations Defence Headquarters, Major General John Enenche on Monday 6th July 2020, said that the air interdiction missions were executed on 3 July 2020 as part of the ongoing subsidiary Operation LONG REACH II.
This according to him, was made possible, after intelligence reports indicated a resurgence of terrorists’ activities in the 2 settlements.
“Parisu, with its booby-trapped access routes, fortified checkpoints and structures camouflaged under the forest vegetation, served as a stronghold for the Boko Haram Commanders and their fighters, while recent aerial surveillance missions showed increased activities of the terrorists in a cluster of structures in the middle of Bula Bello,” he said.
Major General John Enenche continued with his statement by adding that:
“Consequently, the Air Task Force dispatched its fighter jets to attack the 2 locations. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) jets, while taking turns to engage the targets, scored accurate bomb and rocket strikes, resulting in the destruction of some of the structures as well as the killing of several Boko haram fighters,”.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, speaking on the operation, commended the ATF for their dedication, dexterity and professionalism.
The Defence Headquarters equally urges them to intensify the air offensive against the terrorists and all other criminal elements threatening the peace and security of our beloved country.