Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets on Sunday killed “scores” of Boko Haram/Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists including their commanders in coordinated attacks in Lamboa in Kaga Local Government Area )LGA) of Borno State.
Sources said that the multiple airstrikes conducted by a mix of NAF aircraft including Alpha-Jets, L-39 and MI-35 helicopters, is believed to have also killed the notorious ISWAP Logistic Commander, Modu Sullum.
Modu Sulum was responsible for the destructions of power transmission towers at Malanari along Maiduguri-Damaturu Highway and attacks on travellers in Auno and Jakana axis.
NAF Spokesperson, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, who confirmed the success of the airstrikes, said: “Yes, it was a very successful operation. Of the eight terrorist gun trucks sighted by our surveillance team, the aircraft successfully took out six of the trucks including an unconfirmed number of terrorists that were eliminated.
“Currently the ground troops of the Nigerian Army and our air elements are mopping up the area and assessing the situation.
“As we have said before, there is no hiding place for these terrorists especially with the renewed vigour, synergy and jointness being exhibited by all members of the Armed Forces in the North-East theatre of Operation.”
The operation was triggered when the terrorists, in a convoy of eight -gun trucks, invaded Lamboa, preparatory to launching a gruesome attack in Mainok axis in the State.
But the terrorists were swiftly engaged by ground and air troops, who foiled their missions after the NAF reconnaissance platform had earlier hovered over the location before the airstrikes.
It was gathered that over a dozen ISWAP-Boko Haram fighters were killed by bombardments of the military fighter aircraft.
Sources also confirmed that other military offensives are simultaneously taking place in other axis of the State including Magumeri.
The story first appeared in PRNigeria