The air component of Operation Hadarin Kai (OPHK) carried out a precise airstrike on the hideouts of ISWAP terrorists, resulting in the elimination of over 30 fighters within Kolleram village along the shores of Lake Chad.
AVM Edward Gabkwet, the Director of Public Relations and Information at the Nigerian Air Force, announced in a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja that the airstrikes conducted on April 13 delivered a decisive blow against terrorism in the North-East region.
Gabkwet highlighted the operation’s significant success, emphasizing that the battle damage assessment conducted post-strike confirmed the neutralization of more than 30 terrorists.
Among the neutralized were several senior commanders of the insurgents, including Ali Dawud, Bakura Fallujah, and Mallam Ari.
Moreover, the airstrikes resulted in the destruction of numerous vehicles, motorcycles, and logistical assets, severely crippling the operational capabilities of the terrorists.
Gabkwet further stated, “Intelligence gathered after the air strike further indicated that the aerial bombardment effectively obliterated a key facility within the Kolleram enclave, which served as a hub for the terrorists’ food processing activities, including grinding machines.”
The success of these airstrikes underscores the Nigerian Air Force’s unwavering commitment to eradicating terrorism and ensuring the safety and security of Nigerian citizens.
