The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced another round of air
interdiction mission codenamed ‘OPERATION FOREST STORM’ in the North
East. This new phase of air offensive is aimed at finishing Boko Haram
by further degrading their capabilities in the Sambisa general area.
It is with a view to restrict the freedom of action of the terrorists as
well as neutralise any threat posed to movement of military ground
forces in continuing with their rescue operations.
The operation, which commenced on October 2nd, is expected to last few
days. During this period, the NAF would be conducting series of air
interdictions to take out a number of carefully selected targets in the
Sambisa Forest.
Meanwhile, the Air Component of OPERATION DELTA SAFE has continued to rid the creeks in the Niger Delta of illegal oil refineries and barges used for carrying stolen petroleum products.
The military is determined to rid Nigeria of all forms of criminality, either in the North or South.
