Female fighter pilots of the Nigeria Airforce (NAF) have carried out aerial bombardment of a Boko Haram hideout in the Northeastern part of the country.
The destruction of the stronghold, in collaboration with the ground troops, has put the insurgents in serious panic.
The Nigerian Army had earlier corroborated the information that camps of Boko Haram/ISWAP leaders and members were in disarray
On Sunday, an intelligence officer told PRNigeria, that the women have distinguished themselves in a field often seen as the exclusive preserve of men.
The source said: “We observe with interest the recent series of successful attacks carried out by the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE, where the female pilots play major roles in NAF Air Interdiction Operation codenamed DECISIVE EDGE.
“They accomplished the sustained airstrikes sequel to Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions with accurate hits on the target areas.
“The Women of War, in effective coordination with their male counterparts, have continued to provide intelligence, neutralize Boko Haram fighters, bomb ISWAP fuel storage/logistics facilities, destroy terrorists’ gun trucks and training camps.
“In fact, in recent operations, they destroyed terrorists’ hideouts that are inaccessible to ground forces due to difficult and sometimes heavily mined terrain. Battle Damage Assessments have always confirmed their accurate hits on targets.”
In celebration of the 2020 International Women’s Day, the Nigeria Air Force released a footage on the women’s contributions and sacrifices in ensuring a safe Nigeria.
NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, in a statement, saluted all women in the Armed Forces for their unique resilience, industry, productivity and commitment to humanity.
AFRICA TODAY NEWS, NEW YORK