Boko Haram: NAF Renews Bombardment Of Sambisa Forest

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has has started heavy bombardment of Sambisa Forest, the notorious hideout of Boko Haram insurgents.

This comes shortly after President Muhammadu Buhari’s order to the new service chiefs to tackle terrorism within a 3-month period and the deployment of new aircraft to ensure a more effective fight.
According to Vanguard, the fresh statement by the director of air force public relations Dele Alonge reads:
“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.
“The air strikes carried out by F-7NI and Alpha Jet fighter aircraft, as well as attack helicopters have resulted in the degradation of the terrorist’s capabilities and destruction of some of their strong holds.