Troops Decimate Over 100 ISWAP Commanders, Fighters in Surprise Attacks
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Troops Decimate Over 100 ISWAP Commanders, Fighters in Surprise Attacks
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
Top ISWAP terrorist commanders and their fighters were destroyed in a massive, well-planned operation carried out by Nigerian Army ground forces with the assistance of Nigerian Air Force fighter jets.
According to reports, the troops under Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) launched surprise attacks on the outskirts of Sambisa Forest in the Bama axis from various fronts, leading to large casualties of the terrorists.
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“The operation was initiated by the Nigerian Army after actionable intelligence provided precise locations of the terrorist Commanders and their foot soldiers.
“Before the commencement of the operation, the Air Task Force deployed an alpha jet and Super Tucano to provide close air cover.
“The ground troops succeeded in shelling rockets targeting several hideouts and enclaves of the commanders and their fighters.
“The NAF Super Tucano aircraft bombarded fleeing terrorists in boats, while several other fighters were drowned at a river in Gabchari
“By yesteraday morning (Saturday) at least we have counted over 100 dead bodies of the terrorists during the clearance and mopping-up operations,” the source said.
