The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has killed several terrorists and destroyed a major logistics hub during a precision air interdiction operation in Borno State.
The operation was carried out on Sunday at Dabar Masara, a known terrorist enclave in the Southern Tumbuns, as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt terrorist activities and supply routes in the region.
In a statement, the Director of Public Relations and Information of the NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the air strikes were based on credible intelligence indicating the presence of a terrorist workshop and sustained movement of armed fighters in the area.
He said the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai deployed an integrated force package, combining intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions with coordinated strike operations.
According to Ejodame, prior surveillance revealed repeated terrorist movements and several vehicles concealed under vegetation, confirming the location as an active logistics base.
“On the day of the operation, further surveillance validated the earlier findings, with terrorists observed manoeuvring within the location and around the identified vehicles,” he said.
He added that after positive identification and in line with established rules of engagement, the targets were engaged by NAF aircraft.
A post-operation battle damage assessment confirmed that the vehicles were destroyed and several terrorists were neutralised.
Ejodame said the operation underscores the NAF’s commitment to intelligence-driven, precision air operations aimed at degrading terrorist networks and enhancing security in affected areas.
