In coordinated airstrikes conducted on the outskirts of Gwoza Local Government Area, the Nigerian Air Force has successfully killed over 100 Boko Haram terrorists, dealing a huge blow to the Jam’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihd Boko Haram faction. Between June 9 and June 11, 2023, the precise intelligence-driven operations were carried out with the Mandara Mountains’ Grazah and Wa-Jahode as their primary targets.
The initial airstrikes in Grazah, according to intelligence sources, were directed at a place where Boko Haram fighters were known to congregate. The Super Tucano aircraft carried out the strikes, which led to the death of a number of unit commanders and valuable fighters. While some terrorists were able to flee, they were severely hurt.
The Air Component then carried out additional strikes in Wa-Jahode on June 11 that were equally successful. Other terrorists were left in critical condition, and many more were neutralized. The terrorists’ operations were further weakened by the destruction of buildings that served as their headquarters and base of operations.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshall IO Amao, began the intense offensive air campaign known as campaign WARUN 3. All operational theaters are involved in this operation, with the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai receiving special attention. The main goal is to establish advantageous ground circumstances that the surface forces may take advantage of to quickly eliminate terrorists and outlaws across the entire nation.
The Nigerian Air Force’s dedication to battling terrorism and insurgency in the area is demonstrated by the airstrikes in Gwoza that were effective. The military’s commitment to eliminating dangers presented by Boko Haram is demonstrated by the operations’ accuracy and efficacy, which were directed by reliable intelligence. The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai is playing a critical role in reestablishing peace, security, and stability in the afflicted areas by inflicting serious losses on the terrorist organization.
In order to protect the lives and property of the Nigerian people, the Nigerian Armed Forces will continue their tenacious efforts to weaken and remove terrorist elements in cooperation with other security authorities. The Gwoza operations were effective, underscoring the will to put an end to the terrorism threat and bring peace and normalcy back to the afflicted areas.