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Nigerian Air Force airstrikes destroy terrorist hideouts in Borno
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The Nigerian Air Force NAF announced that its airstrikes successfully destroyed terrorist hideouts in the Southern Tumbuns area of Borno. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, stated that the operation took place on Friday at approximately 1850 hours over Ali Sheriffti, a known terrorist enclave. This action followed credible intelligence regarding insurgent activities. NAF air assets conducted surveillance, identifying insurgents moving along concealed tracks and trailing them to structures hidden under dense foliage. After positive identification, the NAF executed a precise strike, engaging the structures with onboard munitions. Ejodame confirmed that the operation achieved its objective, destroying terrorist structures and degrading their capabilities and freedom of movement in the area. He emphasized the NAF's commitment to intelligence-led and precision-driven operations to deny terrorists safe havens. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, reaffirmed the force's resolve to maintain pressure on terrorist networks, promising continued operations with increased intensity to protect the nation and its citizens. The NAF aims to dismantle terrorist networks with unwavering precision and relentless force.
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