The Defence headquarters says it’s Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has destroyed no fewer than 2 Boko Haram Terrorists’ (BHTs’) gun trucks and eliminated some of their fighters along the Wamdeo-Chul axis in the Southern part of Borno State. A signed statement by the Coordinator Defence Media Operations, Maj. General John Enenche made available to Channel Network Afrique indicates that the feat was achieved as Nigerian Air Force (NAF) helicopter gunships provided close air support to troops as they repelled the terrorists, who attempted to breach the 2 locations. Upon sighting the NAF helicopter gunships, the terrorists, mounted on gun trucks and motorcycles, attempted to beat a hasty retreat whilst firing at the attack aircraft, Enenche added. He said the terrorist were however, hit by the helicopters’ barrage of rocket and cannon fire, which resulted in the immobilization of 2 of the gun trucks, one of which was seen engulfed in flames. The Defence spoken further stated that several of the terrorists were also neutralized in the attack, while a few others were mopped-up as the helicopters continued to strafe the fleeing insurgents.
