In what could be described as the most unprecedented and spectacular air raid by the Nigerian Air Force, the Nigerian Army said some key leaders of the Boko Haram terrorists have been killed, while others were fatally wounded.
The air interdiction, according to the spokesman of the Nigerian Army, Colonel Sani Usman, took place on Friday.
Usman said the attack took place while the terrorists were performing their Friday rituals at Taye village, Gombale general area within Sambisa forest in Borno State.
He added in a statement on Monday: “Those Boko Haram terrorists commanders confirmed dead include Abubakar Mubi, Malam Nuhu and Malam Hamman, amongst others. While their leader, so called “Abubakar Shekau”, is believed to be fatally wounded on his shoulders. Several other terrorists were also wounded.”