The Nigerian Airforce has said scores of Boko Haram insurgents have been neutralized by the its operations in Lafiya Dole in their hideout in Kolloram, Northern Borno, Borno state.
A statement by the Spokesman of the Airforce, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, said the clearance operations against the terrorists were conducted after intelligence reports indicated their presence in the area.
According to the statement, the operation was conducted following credible intelligence reports indicating that some of the ISWAP leaders and fighter had assembled for a meeting in a group of buildings at the centre of the settlement.
The attack aircraft continued to engage the target area with bombs and rockets in several passes, mopping-up the terrorists who survived the initial strikes.
He added that the air force operating in concert with surface forces, will continue to sustain its efforts to completely destroy all remnants of the terrorists in the northeast.
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