NAF airstrikes eliminate scores of terrorists, destroy hideout in Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that air interdictions by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai killed scores of terrorists and destroyed their hideout in Borno State.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame.

Ejodame said the strikes were carried out on Wednesday at about 10:50 a.m. in Bula Madibale, Gezuwa general area.

He explained that intelligence and surveillance had earlier confirmed unusual movements at the location, where about 45 terrorists were observed gathering, with some arriving on motorcycles and bicycles from different directions.

According to him, reconnaissance also revealed “two terrorist flags hoisted at the site, underscoring its use as a stronghold and rallying point for insurgents.”

“Acting on this credible intelligence, the Air Component launched precision strikes, eliminating several terrorists, while the flagged structure and other hostile assets were destroyed,” he said.

Ejodame further noted that the strikes denied the terrorists freedom to regroup, reinforce, or mount further attacks on communities in the North East.

He assured that the Armed Forces remained committed to restoring peace and stability across the region.