NIGERIA (Borno)- A suspected hideout of the Boko Haram sect has been destroyed by the 79 Composite Group of the Nigerian Air Force in Maiduguri on Wednesday following a raid in some parts of the state.

Speaking about the development, the spokesman for the group, Squadron Leader Chris Erondu, said the raid was carried out after surveillance in the areas.

“Sequel to intelligence reports, the 79 Composite Group, in conjunction with 75 Strike Group, Yola, carried out air surveillance interdiction and raid on identified Boko Haram hideouts.

“The operation was conducted in Bulabulim,Yujiwa-Alagarno, all located around Damboa axis of Borno State.

“The results of these air operations have been remarkable as the insurgents have retreated to neighbouring countries of Cameroun, Chad and Niger Republic and have suffered heavy casualties.

“The groups have also maintained constant security watch on Maiduguri and neighbouring communities to prevent future attack,” the News Agency of Nigeria quoted the spokesman as saying in the statement.