Boko Haram: Nigeria Air Force Begin Air Strike over Sambisa Forest

The Nigerian Military in its resolution to incapacitate and further degrade the fighting spirit of Boko Haram Terrorist Group (BHT), has carried out several bombings and air strike missions in Sambisa Forest. 

The strike missions came after several weeks of tactical reconnaissance by the reconnaissance/ surveillance aircraft.

According to PRnigeria, The air strikes carried out by F-7NI and Alpha Jet fighter aircraft, as well as attack helicopters has resulted in the degradation of the terrorists capabilities and destruction of some of their strong holds. 

Intelligence report revealed that as aftermath of the strike missions, the terrorists have been confined and their capabilities greatly reduced, thereby restricting their nefarious activities to small scale attacks and suicide bombings. 

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar assured all Nigerians that the air efforts would be sustained until the Boko Haram Activities becomes a thing of the past. 

He further stated that, the Nigerian Air Force with their support is Willing, Able and Ready to meet up with current and future security challenges of the Nation.