- The Operation Green Sweep of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is still ongoing
- The Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole has destroyed a Boko Haram terrorist camp
- The NAF attack helicopters deployed for the operations inflicted significant damage to the camp
In continuation of Operation Green Sweep, the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole, on Wednesday, November 14, destroyed a Boko Haram terrorist camp at Buk along the Ajigin-Talala-Buk axis near Alagarno forest.
The operation was conducted after Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions led to the discovery of a new camp with structures hidden under the thick vegetation, including a suspected Boko Haram tactical command and control centre.
“Accordingly, an Alpha Jet aircraft and two Mi-35 attack helicopters were detailed to attack the camp, inflicting significant damage to the command and control centre.
“The NAF, working in concert with surface forces, will sustain the tempo of operations with a view to destroying all remnants of the terrorists in Borno state,” a statement sent to Legit.ng by NAF director of public relations and information, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola.
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Watch the video of the operation below:
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai, has said that the Nigerian Army is in top gear to put an end to Boko Haram insurgency.
Buratai made the comment on Thursday, November 15, at the demonstration and closing ceremony of the sixth edition of Exercise Vulcan Glow, organised by the Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery in Kachia, Kaduna state.
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The army chief who was represented by the commander of the Nigerian Infantry Corp, Maj.-Gen. Hakeem Okiti, said the exercise shows the army’s dedication to being well trained and focused on its duties.
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