The Nigerian Airforce said its fighter aircraft has destroyed suspected Boko Haram hideouts in Sambisa Forest after deployment of surveillance equipment recently deployed to the epicenter of the insurgency battle.
Giving details of the operation in a statement, Director of NAF Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Olatokunbo Adesanya said, “In furtherance of operations to completely defeat the Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) Organization, on 7 August 2017, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Component of Operation Lafiya Dole conducted an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission over Parisu, in the Sambisa general area.
“During the ISR mission, a large group of Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) was seen converging under a tree close to a prominent zinc-roofed structure.
“Part of the structure was concealed by the foliage of a tree, making it a seemingly unobtrusive gathering point for the terrorists.
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“A confirmatory ISR mission indicated that the structure was indeed a BHT hideout, housing a large number of terrorists.
“Accordingly, on Wednesday 8 August 2017, the Air Component detailed fighter aircraft to strike the target in succession.
Adesanya said, “Following the first and second strikes, the building was completely destroyed and the location was strafed during the third attack.
“The fourth attack was re-directed to a close by building, where BHT activity was also noticed.
“Subsequent Battle Damage Assessment revealed that the BHT hideout was completely reduced to rubble and several BHTs were killed while a few of them were seen evacuating the casualties.”
A link below is a short video clip, which is now declassified on the attack.
Video Link: youtube Video link: https://youtu.be/eNAlwF-TYx4
Olatokunbo Adesanya
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations & Information
Nigerian Air Force
