From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said its Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has destroyed some terrorist strongholds in the Sambisa general area of Borno State and the Southern Tumbuns, killing scores of terrorists.
The airstrike, according to NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, was executed on April 15 and occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. in Kollaram, a known stronghold of insurgents.
Ejodame, in a statement, said intelligence reports, supported by surveillance footage, confirmed the presence of high-value terrorist commanders in the area.
He said Several structures, some equipped with solar panels, were identified as active terrorist hubs. Nigerian Air Force assets carried out a precision strike on the location, eliminating several fighters and disabling key infrastructure.
A second precision strike followed at about 3:55 pm in Arra, Sambisa. Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance missions had earlier detected clusters of terrorists, and real-time visuals confirmed the significant presence. Precision-guided munitions were employed, resulting in the effective destruction of targets and the disruption of the group’s operational capabilities.
These back-to-back missions are part of a sustained air campaign designed to erode terrorist capabilities, dismantle leadership structures, and eliminate sanctuaries across Nigeria.
The Nigerian Air Force remains committed to ensuring that no location within the country offers safe haven to terrorists.