The Nigerian Air Force says its Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has neutralised several Islamic State of West Africa Province fighters at multiple locations within Kollaram in Borno State.
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Authorities said two Alpha Jets of the Nigerian Air Force have bombed a Boko Haram terrorists’ hideout in Alafa area in Sambisa Forest of Borno State, killing scores of the fighters.
Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, NAF Director of Public Relations and Information said the operation was carried out on Tuesday.
The statement said during the ground movement, the Mi-35 Helicopter gunships were overhead to provide Close Air Support for the advancing troops, while the Beechcraft aircraft supported with Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
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