The Air Component of Operation ”Hadin Kai” has eliminated five key terrorist commanders, alongside more than 35 foot soldiers, in a successful air interdiction in Arina, Southern Tumbuns of Borno.

The Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), AVN Edward Gabkwet, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.

Gabkwet said the terrorist commanders killed in the air strikes on August 16, included; Munzir Arika, Sani Dilla (a.k.a Dan Hausawan Jubillaram), Ameer Modu, Dan Fulani Fari Fari, and Bakoura Arina Chiki.

NAF fighting jet

According to him, the air interdiction was a decisive effort to further weaken the activities of remnant of terrorists operating in the Northeast, while also protecting innocent civilians and own troops.

He added that intelligence had revealed the clandestine migration of terrorists into the area from neighboring locations prior to the mission.

Gabkwet further said the Nigerian Air Force remains committed to supporting the efforts of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies in safeguarding the region and ensuring peace and security prevail