NIGERIAN MILITARY NEUTRALISES ISWAP FIGHTERS IN BORNO AIRSTRIKE
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By:Tajudeen Aminat
The Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI has reportedly killed several suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in a precision airstrike targeting a terrorist hideout in the Southern Lake Chad region of Borno State.
The operation was disclosed by counter-insurgency and security analyst Zagazola Makama, who covers security developments in the Lake Chad region.
According to Makama, the strike was launched after sustained intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) detected significant terrorist activity around Arenna in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State.
The report said the air mission commenced at about 10:35 p.m. on July 23 following intelligence indicating the movement of approximately 50 motorcycles allegedly used by terrorists in the area.
Surveillance aircraft reportedly maintained continuous observation before carrying out a precision strike on a building identified as a suspected terrorist hideout.
A Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) conducted after the operation reportedly confirmed that all terrorists inside the targeted structure were neutralised, while three additional fighters outside the building were also killed.
“Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) conducted immediately after the strike confirmed that all terrorists inside the targeted structure were neutralised, while three additional fighters outside the building were also killed,” the report stated.
Makama further reported that three other suspected terrorists were seen fleeing the area after the airstrike, indicating they may have survived the initial bombardment.
According to the report, surveillance aircraft remained over the target area after the strike to monitor movements and, if necessary, engage any fleeing terrorists.
“The operation was intelligence-driven and executed with precision. The initial assessment indicates that the objective was successfully achieved, while surveillance continued to ensure that any surviving terrorists attempting to regroup or escape could be engaged,” a military source quoted in the report said.
Makama added that the latest operation forms part of the ongoing air interdiction campaign under Operation HADIN KAI aimed at dismantling ISWAP and Boko Haram strongholds, disrupting their logistics networks and restricting their freedom of movement across the Lake Chad region.
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