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In a statement released on Monday in Abuja, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, the Director of Public Relations and Information at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), conveyed the following information.
According to Gabkwet, the aerial bombardments resulted in the complete destruction of the hideouts utilized by the terrorists, as well as the annihilation of their structures and strategically significant logistical hub within the area.
According to his statement, Tumbun Fulani and Tumbun Shitu were subjected to attacks from September 27 to September 30. These attacks were carried out in response to the confirmed activities of terrorists, which posed a threat to military establishments and law-abiding Nigerian citizens dwelling in these areas.
At the location known as Tumbun Fulani, individuals associated with terrorist activities were observed engaging in the act of loading jerricans into two guntrucks that were deliberately camouflaged beneath shrubbery.
Following that, Nigerian Air Force (NAF) planes were promptly deployed to intercept the identified area, which is suspected to serve as a significant hub for logistical operations.
As per his account, subsequent to the hit, the Battle Damage Assessment indicated the elimination of multiple terrorists and the destruction of the guntrucks.
According to his statement, comparable military operations were conducted at Tumbun Shitu subsequent to the identification of suspected terrorist hideouts concealed beneath dense vegetation.
According to a spokesperson from the Nigerian Armed Forces (NAF), it was reported that three vehicles equipped with firearms, carrying individuals associated with terrorist activities, were observed entering the specified area. Consequently, the decision to carry out a targeted operation in that place was deemed necessary.
According to his statement, the consequences of the air strike indicated that a number of terrorists were eliminated and the trucks were rendered inoperable.
The commitment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) to effectively curtail the operations of terrorists in the Northeast region and other areas of Nigeria remains steadfast.
According to the speaker, the operational advancements achieved by the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) serve as a clear indication of enhanced collaboration and coordination among various security services, together with the steadfast backing of the whole Nigerian population.