Nigeria: NAF Air Interdiction Kills ISWAP Commander, Eight Other Extremists in Borno
[This Day] Abuja -- The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) yesterday revealed that the Air Component of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, eliminated a key ISWAP commander and eight other extremist fighters during a coordinated air interdiction operation in Borno State.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) executed a targeted air operation in Borno State, resulting in the death of a high-ranking ISWAP commander and eight additional extremist fighters. The elimination of Abu Khalid Al Muhajir, a prominent ISWAP figure, is believed to have dealt a significant blow to the terrorist group's operations. Acting on credible intelligence about the group's movements in the Sambisa Forest area, the NAF utilized a remotely piloted aircraft to conduct persistent Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR).
This enabled the precise identification and tracking of the terrorist cells moving towards a suspected hideout. Following confirmation of their presence, the NAF conducted a precision strike on the location, which led to significant damage and confirmed the neutralisation of numerous ISWAP members, as confirmed by subsequent intelligence assessments.
The successful operation underscores the NAF's commitment to utilizing intelligence-driven air operations, integrating persistent ISR and precision strike capabilities, to detect, track, and neutralise terrorist elements before they can regroup or threaten local communities. This development is part of a broader campaign by Operation Hadin Kai to repel attacks on communities and military installations while intensifying efforts against ISWAP within its operational areas.
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