With the killing of top three commanders of Boko Haram fighters in Borno State, the Nigerian military have heightened the anxiety in the camp of the factions of the insurgents.
Intelligence sources revealed how the Nigerian Air Force fighter jets destroyed multiple structures and killed at least three top commanders in their enclaves in Gobara and Balangaje, deep inside Sambisa Forest. The top commanders killed were identified as Mustafa, Ba Bunu and Awana Kura.
The air strikes, according to intercepted communication, have thrown Boko Haram fighters and their families into confusion and panic. One of the senior commanders, Modu Kunduli, was said to have informed another notorious leader, Bakura (alias Weeze), that morale among fighters had simmered down significantly due to the constant bombardments.
Bakura, who is believed to be operating around the Kwajaffa–Ngabur axis in Hawul Local Government Area, was also quoted as acknowledging similar concerns among his men after sighting air force jets over Garkida and Gombi.
Another intelligence report said that the insurgents are considering relocating to Ngulde in Askira/Uba Local Government Area to evade aerial surveillance and regroup, pending directives from their top command.
Security sources confirmed that troops on the ground have been placed on heightened alert to track possible insurgent movements and prevent the establishment of new safe havens.
Source: PRNigeria.
