NAF subjects Boko Haram terrorists to massive air attacks in Lake Chad area (video)

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- The Nigerian military is making progress in the war against Boko Haram terrorists

- The Nigerian Air Force especially has been consistent with its air support for ground troops

- NAF's fighter aircraft and helicopters have been useful in the fight against insurgency

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified its air operations in Northeastern Nigeria and in the process, neutralized scores of Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) in Tumbun Rago, a settlement at the northern fringes of Borno state bordering Lake Chad.

According to a statement sent to NAIJ.com by NAF's spokesman, Air Vice Marshal Olatokunbo Adesanya, the operation occurred during a routine Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission on Thursday, December 21.

NAF neutralizes scores of Boko Haram terrorists in Lake Chad area

CAS Air Vice Marshal Saddique Abubakar's men are making Nigeria proud with their efforts to root out insurgents in the North-east. Photo credit: NAF

Part of the statement read: “A NAF ISR platform sighted BHT activities at Tumbun Rago, occupied by Albarnawi faction.

“Accordingly, fighter aircraft and helicopters were detailed for air interdiction over the location on 21 December 2017. The fighter aircraft took turns to unleash their armament on the location.

“Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) of the attacks revealed that the targeted BHT structures were destroyed, causing fire within the location and neutralizing scores of insurgents in the process.

“Thereafter, the recently acquired helicopter gunships carried out mop-up attacks on a few fleeing insurgents.

“Furthermore, the following day, on 22 December 2017, the NAF neutralized a large gathering of BHTs South-east of Bogumeri, also in Borno state, after a convoy of BHTs on motorcycles had been trailed to the location.”

NAIJ.com gathered that the intensification of air operations by the NAF is aimed at further reducing the will of the BHTs to continue their nefarious activities while also creating the needed advantage for ground troopss to effectively operate.

Watch a video of the mission below:

Meanwhile, on Friday, December 15, NAF honoured late Aircraftman Jamilu L, in appreciation of his sacrifice to end insurgency in Nigeria, by naming the newly constructed block of 30 units of one-bedroom self-contained apartments after him.

The late airman, who paid the supreme price while serving in Operation Zaman Lafiya in the North-east, was recognized for placing the interest of the nation above personal interest.

The residential accommodation, which is meant for the accommodation of Junior Non-Commissioned Officers serving in Minna, was commissioned by the NAF Chief of Administration, Air Vice Marshal Lawal Alao, who represented the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar.

Nigerian Air Force operations against Boko Haram - on NAIJ.com TV