The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has repelled a Boko Haram attack on Bita Village in Borno State, an official has said.
Air Force repels terrorist attack in Borno community
NAF fighter jets combined with ground troops prevented the attack and killed a number of terrorists, a statement by Air Commodore Dele Alonge said.
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NAF fighter jets combined with ground troops prevented the attack and killed a number of terrorists, a statement by Air Commodore Dele Alonge said.
Air Commodore Alonge is the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters.
The statement reads:
“The Nigerian Air Force using its Alpha-Jet,, provided combat air support to the ground force to attack the insurgents where they were observed to be mopping up to carry out a deadly attack on the village.”
“Consequently, a large number of the insurgents were killed and several others, injured.”
Mr. Alonge said further that the NAF Alpha-Jet also conducted an armed reconnaissance along Bita to Gwoza road, and through Yamtege, Hamdaga, Dure and Pulka.
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