By Chimezie Godfrey
The Nigerian Air Force has carried out a successful air strike on terrorist hideouts in the Southern Tumbuns area of Borno State.
This was contained in a statement by Ehimen Ejodame, who said the operation was conducted by the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI on April 24.
According to him, the strike targeted Ali Sheriffti, a known terrorist enclave, following credible intelligence reports of insurgent activities in the area.
Ejodame said, “NAF air assets conducted a focused surveillance sweep and observed insurgents moving along concealed routes before tracking them to structures hidden under dense vegetation.”
He explained that after confirming the targets, the air force carried out a precision strike.
“Following positive identification, the structures were engaged with onboard munitions,” he said.
The spokesperson said the operation destroyed the identified structures and disrupted terrorist activities in the area.
“The strike degraded the capability and freedom of movement of the terrorists,” he added.
He said the operation reflects the air force’s commitment to intelligence-led operations.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Sunday Kelvin Aneke, was quoted as saying the military would sustain pressure on terrorist groups.
“The Nigerian Air Force will continue to pursue and dismantle terrorist networks,” he said.