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A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft operating under the title Operation Hadin Kai, on Wednesday destroyed a gun truck and neutralised eight terrorists at Baranga village, Marte Local Government Area of Borno.
Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, the Director of Public Relations and Information said in a statement in Abuja that the strike was executed while the troops were on an armed reconnaissance mission in the area.
Gabkwet said the airstrike was in furtherance of sustained onslaught against remnants of terrorists in the North East.
Continuing, he addedthat the terrorists took cover under thick vegetation after sighting the aircraft, adding that a gun truck with eight terrorists suddenly appeared, speeding off to evade the aircraft.
“Subsequently, the gun truck was engaged and destroyed, thus eliminating the terrorists.
“Remnants of terrorists in the Northeast continue to seek the covers of thick forests and vegetation to evade being detected by the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies.
“This strike is yet again a clear indication of the commitment of the AFN towards ensuring terrorists find it difficult to randomly roam about freely, attacking law-abiding Nigerians,” he said.