The Nigerian Air Force has said its counter-terrorism operations in Borno State targeted identified terrorist hideouts and logistics structures at Biramiri in the Gezuwa general area of the state.

According to a statement on Tuesday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the operation followed credible Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance reports.

Ejodame said the coordinated precision strikes destroyed key terrorist facilities and neutralised several insurgents operating within the area.

“The coordinated attacks destroyed key terrorist facilities and neutralised several fighters, further crippling the operational capacity of the insurgents,” he stated. Related News Borno shuts school, relocates students after insurgent attack VIDEO: Shettima arrives Borno for Eid-el-Kabir celebration Borno ADC unveils governorship candidate

He added that the sustained air offensives had continued to create fear and confusion among terrorist elements across the Sambisa axis.