The Nigerian military has finally
invaded the notorious Sambisa
forest base of the terrorist
group, Boko Haram.
A statement by the Defence
Spokesperson, Chris Olukolade,
said a concerted air campaign
by the Nigerian Air Force was
ongoing in the forest to clear
the terrorists from their
enclaves.
Mr. Olukolade said Thursday’s
air strikes, targeted at the
training camps and logistics
dumps of the terrorists in
Sambisa forests and parts of
Gwoza were “highly successful”.
He said a high death rate was
recorded on the side of the
terrorists while many others
were scampering out of the
areas invaded by the military.
“Details of casualty will be
determined in subsequent
phases of the operation.
Meanwhile, the strikes continue
in other locations of the theatre
heralding the advance of troops
and other elements of the
mission,” Mr. Olukolade said.
The claims could not be
independently confirmed.
The Nigerian military has been
sternly criticised for not going
after Boko Haram militants
despite knowing their major
bases.
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