Operation LAFIYA DOLE: Air Task Force eliminates several terrorists, destroys 2 gun-trucks in Borno

The Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has destroyed no fewer than 2 Boko Haram Terrorists’ (BHTs’) gun trucks and eliminated some of their fighters along the Wamdeo-Chul axis in the Southern part of Borno State.

Coordinator, Defence Media Operations Defence Headquarters, Major General John Enenche said  this was achieved on  5 January 2021, as the Air Task Force scrambled Nigerian Air Force (NAF) helicopter gunships to provide close air support as troops repelled the terrorists, who attempted to breach the 2 locations.

Upon sighting the NAF helicopter gunships,  he noted that the terrorists, mounted on guntrucks and motorcycles, attempted to beat a hasty retreat whilst firing at the attack aircraft. However, he disclosed that they were hit by the helicopters’ barrage of rocket and cannon fire, which resulted in the immobilization of 2 of the gun trucks, one of which was seen engulfed in flames. Several of the terrorists were also neutralized in the attack, while a few others were mopped-up as the helicopters continued to strafe the fleeing insurgents.

The  declassified short video clip of the attacks were also released  for the awareness of the general public.