The Nigerian
Air Force (NAF) has intensified air operations in support of OPERATION RESCUE
FINALE with a view to creating the enabling environment for own ground troops
to undertake final onslaught against the remnants of Boko Haram Terrorists
(BHTs) in the Sambisa Forest. The latest air operations involve air
interdiction and armed reconnaissance by NAF fighter jets and helicopter
gunships against BHT camps and major hideouts to decimate the capability of the
insurgents as well as make it difficult for them to assemble or pose any
serious threat to own troops during advance.
So far, a
number of BHT vehicles, fuel depots and other logistics items have been
destroyed. The NAF also provides air cover for troops during advance to prevent
ambush while leaflets are dropped from helicopters in furtherance of the
psychological operation to persuade those willing to lay down their arms and
embrace peace, as well as those trapped in the affected areas, to avail
themselves the opportunity to reunite with their families and live peaceful
life again.
In a similar
development, the NAF has carried out attacks on a number of camps and hideouts
used by cattle rustlers and armed bandits in Gidan Garba and Burwaye areas of
Zamfara State. The camps were strafed by Alpha Jets and Mi-24 attack helicopter
following intelligence report from NAF ISR platforms. The L-39ZA aircraft,
which were recently reconfigured to carry arms, also participated in the
operation. The air strike is intended to pave way for ground forces to move
into the affected areas with a view to dislodging the bandits. Other hideouts
used by the armed bandits in the State are under continuous surveillance for
possible air strike.
You are
please requested to publish the information in your medium for the awareness of
the general public. Thank you for your usual cooperation and support.
AYODELE
FAMUYIWA
Group
Captain
Director of
Public Relations and Information
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