The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified its counter-terrorism operations in the North-East, destroying a terrorist enclave and neutralising several fighters during a precision airstrike in Borno State.
The operation, conducted on July 10 by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, targeted Yaganari in the Gezuwa general area following credible intelligence indicating renewed terrorist activities within the location.
According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions confirmed the presence of terrorist structures and logistics hubs before the strike was authorised.
He said the targets were subsequently engaged in a series of precision airstrikes, resulting in the destruction of key terrorist infrastructure and the elimination of several insurgents.
“The targets were subsequently engaged in a series of precision strikes, leading to the destruction of terrorist infrastructure and the neutralisation of several terrorists,” the statement said.
The Air Force noted that the successful operation further weakened the terrorists’ operational capacity, limiting their ability to regroup, coordinate attacks and move freely within the theatre of operations.
Reaffirming the military’s commitment to the ongoing counter-insurgency campaign, Ejodame stated that the NAF would continue to deploy decisive air power alongside ground troops to track, disrupt and eliminate terrorist elements wherever they operate.
“The Nigerian Air Force will continue to deliver decisive air power in concert with surface forces to hunt down, disrupt and destroy terrorist elements wherever they may seek refuge.
We remain committed to ensuring that terrorists have no safe haven and no opportunity to recover their capabilities,” he said.
