Air Strikes Hits Terrorists Hideout In Borno, Rivers

Air strikes by Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft have destroyed terrorists rendezvous and armoury in Arina Woje in Borno State.

The NAF aircraft also targeted militants and oil thieves in the Niger Delta region in efforts at denying criminals the freedom to cause havoc against innocent civilians, the environment and economy.

The Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet said in a bid to achieve the mandate of the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), air strikes were conducted near Arina Woje as it was confirmed that terrorists and their injured cohorts have continued to use the location.

Arina Woje is situated in the Southern Tumbuns near Lake Chad is being used as a hideout by terrorists .

According to Gabkwet, credible intelligence had further revealed that the location remained active with some other terrorists using the area to store their weapons and other logistics.

Consequently, approval was given for the air strikes with resounding success recorded based on the huge cloud of smoke and fire observed as well as feedback from locals at the fringes of the location, he said.

The area was last attacked on 13 June 2023, with resounding success but it was noted that some terrorists, feeling the heat from other areas, were returning to the location to hide.