The Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists Sunday held a mass funeral for their members killed by Nigerian Air Force (NAF) jets on the outskirts of Kwalaram in Marte LGA of Borno State.
The insurgents were killed in a series of airstrikes executed by the air component of Operation Hadin Kai on Friday in Jibularam and Kwalaram between 8am and 9am.
A source said an intelligence source disclosed that the insurgents had converged in the areas to coordinate attacks against the Nigerian military when the NAF jets deployed to engage them.
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The source reported that both air strikes were positive with casualties and destruction of ISWAP members and property.
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