Scores of terrorists have been killed by the Nigerian Air Force airstrikes from its operatives with Operation Hadin Kai and destroyed their stronghold in Borno State.

The service air mission, carried out in the early hours of Friday was conducted on fleeing Boko Haram elements in Bita, a known insurgent enclave in the North-East.

A statement on Friday, issued by the Director of Public Relations and Information at the NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, explained that the coordinated air assault marks a substantial milestone in efforts to degrade the operational capacity of the terrorists threatening national security in the region.

The statement further explained that the Nigerian Air Force through the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, has recorded a major operational success against Boko Haram terrorists.

It added, “In the early hours of today, NAF combat aircraft carried out precision airstrikes on fleeing terrorists in Bita, Borno State, neutralising scores of insurgents in what has been described as one of the most decisive blows against the group in recent times.”

It stated that the highly coordinated operation, executed under the cover of darkness, represents a major leap in ongoing efforts to dismantle the operational capabilities of terrorist elements undermining national security in the North East. Ground forces have since commenced clearance and exploitation operations to consolidate the gains achieved from the successful air strikes.

The NAF reassured Nigerians of its unwavering commitment to defending the nation’s territorial integrity and protecting law-abiding citizens, saying that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure that terrorist elements have no haven anywhere within the country.