The Nigerian Air Force, as part of Operation HADIN KAI, carried out targeted airstrikes on known terrorist spots in the Jilli area of Borno State, Northeast Nigeria, on 11 April 2026, focusing on remaining insurgents to show its ongoing commitment to fighting terrorism and protecting civilians.
The Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, in a statement, said that the mission was conducted as part of a coordinated air-ground integration operation with the Nigerian Army, following an earlier successful engagement that effectively decimated terrorist positions in the area.
Air Commodore Ejodame said that “coming amid intensified efforts to track and neutralise terrorist elements responsible for recent attacks on security forces within the wider theatre, the follow-on strikes were aimed at fleeing remnants and regrouping cells seeking to exploit the difficult terrain”.
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According to him, acting on credible intelligence received through close coordination with relevant stakeholders and validated by the appropriate operational command, the operation further consolidated gains already achieved by friendly forces.
Air Commodore Ejodame added “This successful action highlights the growing effectiveness of intelligence-driven, joint force operations in denying terrorists freedom of movement and preventing attacks on both security positions and civilian communities.”
He noted that by sustaining pressure through immediate mop-up strikes after the initial coordinated assault, the Air Component has reinforced ongoing efforts to secure lives, protect property, and stabilise vulnerable areas across Borno State and the wider North-East Theatre.
The operation shows that the Nigerian Air Force is determined to keep a close watch, act quickly and accurately, and support the country’s fight against terrorism, while also reassuring citizens that the Armed Forces are dedicated to bringing lasting peace and safety.