According to reports coming from thisdaylive, Nigerian military have began what may be called an intensive air offensive against the deadly terrorist group- Boko Haram in Borno State where they seem to have a stronghold. See details below:
The military has intensified its air operations in the
renewed offensive against Boko Haram terrorists, bombarding their positions in
and around Borno State.
This was confirmed in a statement Wednesday by the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) through its twitter handle @DefenceInfoNG.
According to the statement, the air onslaught was conducted to repel the insurgents in Dille town and surrounding settlements.
The DHQ however clarified that the operation was carefully conducted with precision despite the fact that the terrorists hide amongst the locals.
The statement read: "Air Operations conducted to repel attack of Terrorists in Dille and environ on Monday was conducted in line with standard practice”
This was confirmed in a statement Wednesday by the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) through its twitter handle @DefenceInfoNG.
According to the statement, the air onslaught was conducted to repel the insurgents in Dille town and surrounding settlements.
The DHQ however clarified that the operation was carefully conducted with precision despite the fact that the terrorists hide amongst the locals.
The statement read: "Air Operations conducted to repel attack of Terrorists in Dille and environ on Monday was conducted in line with standard practice”
This is a welcome development. If they can sustain the bobardment, the activities of B/H will be significantly reduced. Meanwhile the safety of the Chibok girls must not be compromised. #BringBackOurGirls. Innocent.
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