The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under Operation HADIN KAI, has intensified its offensive against insurgents in the North-East, executing a precision air strike on April 19, 2026, that neutralised several terrorists hiding in the Yuwe axis of the Sambisa Forest.
The Direction of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame disclosed that the operation followed credible intelligence corroborated by Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), which confirmed the presence of active terrorist elements within fortified structures and bunkers.
Air Commodore Ejodame said that, “NAF air assets engaged the targets with precision munitions, destroying the structures, neutralising multiple terrorists, and eliminating key logistics facilities as confirmed by subsequent Battle Damage Assessment.”
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According to him, the sustained tempo of air operations continues to degrade terrorist networks, leaving the terrorists increasingly exposed and disrupted, with mounting pressure forcing them into desperate and reactive actions.
Reaffirming the Service’s resolve, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, stated that, “The Nigerian Air Force will sustain relentless, intelligence-driven air operations until terrorist elements are completely neutralised.”
He noted that NAF remain committed to the protection of our personnel, the security of our nation, and the safety of all citizens.
The NAF will continue to intensify precision https://2020.eko-konnect.org.ng/ engagements across the theatre, maintaining decisive operational pressure while adhering strictly to rules of engagement and minimising civilian harm.