Airstrike Neutralises Dozens Of ISWAP Terrorists In Malam Fatori

A precision airstrike by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has reportedly killed dozens of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants in Malam Fatori, Borno State.

The offensive targeted key ISWAP positions, dealing a significant blow to the group’s operations in the region.

According to counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama, intelligence reports had revealed a large gathering of ISWAP fighters around Malam Fatori.

Surveillance operations identified vehicles and motorcycles used for the terrorists’ movements and logistics support.

The security publication read: “Reconnaissance missions identified a number of vehicles and motorcycles purportedly being utilized for militant movements and logistics support by the terrorists.

“However, in a coordinated operation involving advanced surveillance and targeting capabilities, military aircraft were deployed to engage these identified assets.

“As the aircraft swooped down with surgical precision, some vehicles and motorcycles were obliterated, resulting in a substantial loss of equipment for the terrorists.

“Impeccable sources’ accounts from the area describe a series of explosions that reverberated through the town, accompanied by thick clouds of smoke rising from the impact sites.”

The publication said the operation “resulted in the deaths of numerous ISWAP militants, with estimates suggesting that the casualty count may be in the dozens.”

“The air strikes in Malam Fatori were not just a standalone effort; they were part of a broader strategy in Operation Hadin Kai aimed at restoring security in northeastern Nigeria.

“Ground forces, backed by the aerial campaign, have been actively engaging ISWAP elements, and air superiority has proven vital in these operations,” Makama added.