The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its sustained air
operations in the North-East have killed at least 592 terrorists and destroyed
372 enemy assets within the last eight months.
Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala
Abubakar, disclosed this on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to Borno State
Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, in Maiduguri.
According to a statement by NAF spokesperson, Air
Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai executed 798
combat sorties and logged over 1,500 operational flight hours during the period
under review. The strikes targeted terrorist strongholds, destroying 206
vehicles and 166 logistics hubs deep inside hostile territory.
“Backed by an upgraded fleet and enhanced precision
night-strike capabilities, our air operations have significantly crippled
terrorist mobility and supply chains in the theatre of operations,” Abubakar
said.
Governor Zulum commended NAF for its sustained support
in degrading terrorist capabilities and safeguarding communities across Borno
State.
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