ISWAP Leader, others feared killed as NAF bombards more terrorists’ stronghold in Sambisa forest

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  • August 23, 2022
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ISWAP Leader, others feared killed as NAF bombards more terrorists’ stronghold in Sambisa forest

Tamarauemi Ebimini

A Nigerian Air Force(NAF), fighter jet engaged in the ongoing counter insurgency operations in the north east have bombarded a logistic base and stronghold belonging to members of the Islamic States of West African Province(ISWAP), terrorists and killed scores of terrorists

The bombardment which took place at Sambisa Forest and the Tumbuns in Borno State, left several of the terrorists and injured.

ISWAP Leader Fiya Ba Yuram, is feared killed in the attack. Fiya Fiya Ba Yuram is the current ISWAP leader of Sambisa Forest who took over the leadership of the group after the death of Abubakar Shekau.

It was gathered that the operation took place following credible intelligence of the location in Sambisa Forest believed to be the enclave of notorious terrorist.

Confirming the attack, NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, said “Yes strikes were carried out on some specific targets in the Tunbuns and Sambisa with varying degrees of successes recorded.

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