Khadijat Yusuf
Abuja
In a bold display of force and precision, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), said it has executed 2 highly successful air interdiction missions on April 15, 2025, targeting terrorist strongholds in Borno State’s Sambisa general area and the Southern Tumbuns.
The Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force., Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame in a press statement informed that the first strike occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. in Kollaram, a known stronghold of insurgents. Intelligence reports, supported by surveillance footage, confirmed the presence of high-value terrorist commanders in the area. Several structures, some equipped with solar panels, were identified as active terrorist hubs.
He said the Nigerian Air Force assets carried out a precision strike on the location, eliminating several fighters and disabling key infrastructure.
He further explained that a second precision strike followed at about 3:55pm 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 disruption of the group's operational capabilities.
These back-to-back missions according to the NAF spokesman 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," he said.
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