The Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Group Capt. Kabiru Ali, disclosed this in a statement issued n Thursday in Abuja.

Ali said that the NAF had sustained its counterterrorism operations tempo in the North-East, executing decisive airstrikes in multiple waves on Wednesday and dealing a severe blow to insurgent activities.

He said that the NAF, guided by painstaking Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, identified a number of terrorists stockpiling logistics and planting Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) around Wajiroko.

According to him, surveillance later tracked their movement to a concealed location housing a gun truck, ammunition stockpiles, and fuel reserves.

”In response, the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) executed multiple waves of air interdiction missions.

”The first wave struck the terrorists’ logistics hub, destroying gun trucks and critical supplies.

”The other followed with sustained rocket and cannon attacks, ensuring the complete annihilation of terrorist’s assets.

”Later that day, NAF aircraft targeted another terrorist enclave at Chinene in the Mandara Mountains.

”Intelligence reports indicated that insurgents had relocated there following a previous air raid on Degbewa on March 16.

”Overhead reconnaissance confirmed the presence of active structures, prompting the execution of strikes that set terrorist hideouts ablaze.”

Ali added that the fleeing insurgents were subsequently engaged and neutralised, further crippling their operational capacity.

According to him, battle damage assessment and corroboratory intelligence confirmed the neutralisation of scores of terrorist fighters.

He said the airstrikes also destroyed four terrorist gun trucks, two Toyota Hilux vehicles, and several makeshift shelters, forcing the insurgents to abandon their positions degrading their operational capabilities.

”These successful air interdiction missions underscore the NAF’s unwavering commitment to neutralising insurgents, disrupting their logistics, and denying them safe havens.

”With sustained pressure on terrorist elements, the NAF remains resolute in its mission to restore peace and security in the country,” he said.

Yakubu, made the call on Thursday in Bauchi during the distribution of National Service certificates to corps members.

While specifically addressing the 2024 Batch ‘A’ Stream 11 female corps members, she said, “Ladies, please remember that your boyfriends are not your parents.

“Do not say that after collecting your certificates, you are heading to your boyfriends’ houses,” she advised.

“Go back home to your parents and celebrate with them. You have just completed your national service, and this is a moment to share with your family.”

She also encouraged corps members to put their skills to good use, particularly those acquired through the NYSC’s Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme.

“Even if you haven’t learnt anything from the SAED programme, it’s not too late.

“Instead of going home to sit idle, find something to do to support your parents. Use this last allowance wisely; invest in learning a trade,” she said.

Yakubu further cautioned corps members against engaging in fraudulent activities such as internet fraud (yahoo yahoo), kidnapping, or ritual killings in pursuit of quick wealth.

“These are not the values NYSC has instilled in you. You have served to become responsible members of society,” she said.

“Represent your family well, be a good ambassador of Nigeria, your institution, and the NYSC.”

She also advised the corps members to carefully check their National Service certificates for errors before laminating them.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a total of 1,652 corps members passed out in Bauchi State, comprising 1,118 males and 534 females.(NAN)