Hadarin Kai, an air component of Operation has carried out a precision airstrike on the hideouts of ISWAP terrorists, which killed about 30 of their fighters within Kolleram village along the shores of Lake Chad.

On Tuesday, in Abuja the Director, Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Edward Gabkwet, In a statement signed by him said the airstrikes organized on April 13 were a decisive blow against terrorism in the North-East.

Edward stated that the operation yielded great success but the battle damaged the assessment post-strike organized to disclose the killing of over 30 terrorists.

He further said that among those killed were some senior commanders of the insurgents including Ali Dawud, Bakura Fallujah, and Mallam Ari.

“Additionally, numerous vehicles, motorcycles, and logistical assets were destroyed, severely hampering the terrorists’ operational capabilities.

“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 NAF’s commitment to eradicating terrorism and ensuring the safety and security of Nigerian citizens

“By neutralising key terrorist figures and destroying their logistical infrastructure, the operation has significantly degraded the capabilities of the ISWAP group in the region.

“These airstrikes complement the ongoing efforts of ground forces in the Lake Chad flank and represent a crucial step forward in the fight against terrorism in Nigeria,” he said.