Nigeria

BOKO HARAM: Air Force Destroy Insurgents' Hideouts In Borno

Friday, February 14, 2014 at 1:45 PM by Khadijah Thabit 1 min read

Suspected Boko Haram hideouts were reportedly destroyed on Wednesday by the 79 Composite Group of the Nigerian Air Force in Maiduguri following a raid in some parts of the state.

It was made known in a statement issued by Squadron Leader Chris Erondu, the spokesman for the group, said this in a statement in Maiduguri.

According to the information provided, the raid was carried out after air surveillance in the areas.

"The operation was conducted in Bulabulim,Yujiwa-Alagarno, all located around Damboa axis of Borno State. The results of these air operations have been remarkable as the insurgents have retreated to neighbouring countries of Cameroun, Chad and Niger Republic and have suffered heavy casualties."

It was also stated that the group continued constant security watch on Maiduguri and adjacent communities to prevent future attacks.

Source: Legit.ng

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