OPHK, the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI, has neutralized nine suspected terrorists and destroyed three carts believed to be carrying weapons and logistics in a precision air strike at Dumba in Borno State.
The statement posted on X by security expert, Zagazola Makama said the operation was conducted on Saturday, August 8 following credible intelligence on terrorist activities around the Dumba area.
The operation was carried out during an armed reconnaissance and air interdiction mission, Zagazola said.
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The aircraft, according to him, established overhead Dumba at about 2:58 p.m. after intelligence reports of suspected terrorists in the area.
He said upon arrival at the target location, the aircraft allegedly sighted a group of three suspected terrorists walking along a road and another group of six terrorists pushing three carts suspected to be laden with weapons and other logistics.
“They maintained surveillance and tracked the terrorists instead of engaging immediately until the two groups converged and came to a halt at a location inside the bush,” he said.
