NAF Airstrike Eliminates Terrorist Kingpins, Ali Dawud, Bakurah Fallujah 28 Others In Borno

An airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has eliminated 30 terrorists including kingpin: Ali Dawud and Bakurah Fallujah affiliated with the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State.

The NAF disclosed that it launched the airstrike on April 13, on the hideouts of ISWAP terrorists nestled within Kolleram village along the shores of Lake Chad.

“The operation, conducted on 13 April 2024, yielded significant success as the Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) post-strike conducted revealed the neutralisation of over 30 terrorists,” NAF said on Tuesday, in a statement.

The press release, signed by its spokesperson, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet revealed that among those killed was Mallam Ari while many ”vehicles, motorcycles, and logistical assets were destroyed, severely hampering the terrorists’ operational capabilities.”

The statement read partly: “Intelligence gathered after the air strike further indicated that the aerial bombardment effectively obliterated a key facility within the Kolleram enclave, which served as a hub for the terrorists’ food processing activities, including grinding machines.

”The success of these airstrikes underscores NAF’s commitment to eradicating terrorism and ensuring the safety and security of Nigerian citizens.

“By neutralising key terrorist figures and destroying their logistical infrastructure, the operation has significantly degraded the capabilities of the ISWAP group in the region.

“These airstrikes complement the ongoing efforts of ground forces in the Lake Chad flank and represent a crucial step forward in the fight against terrorism in Nigeria.”