The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), through the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI, sustained operational pressure on terrorist elements with a precision air interdiction mission.
A statement by Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed that the mission was conducted on 24 April 2026 at about 1850 hours over Ali Sheriffti, a known terrorist enclave in the Southern Tumbuns.
According to him, acting on credible intelligence of terrorist activity, NAF air assets conducted a focused surveillance sweep, during which several insurgents were sighted moving along concealed tracks.
He disclosed that the targets were trailed to structures hidden under dense foliage, confirming deliberate attempts at concealment.
“Following positive identification, the NAF executed a precise strike, engaging the structures with onboard munitions.
“The operation achieved the desired effect, with terrorist structures destroyed, further degrading their capability and freedom of movement in the area.
“The strike underscores NAF’s sustained commitment to intelligence-led, precision-driven operations aimed at denying terrorists safe havens,” he said.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, reaffirmed this resolve, stating that “the Nigerian Air Force will continue to pursue and dismantle terrorist networks with unwavering precision and relentless force, ensuring no enclave remains beyond our reach.”
He added that operations would continue with increased intensity to safeguard the nation and its citizens.
…Troops destroy ‘terrorists camps’ in Kwara
In a related development, troops of 22 Brigade, Sector 1 Operation Safe South-South, OPSS, have conducted clearance operations in Kaiama local government area of Kwara state, destroying suspected terrorist makeshift camps and recovering weapons.
Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, made known in a post on X.
He said the operation commenced at about 6:00 a.m. on April 24, when troops departed their harbour area at Kamenji and advanced towards Tungan Mariga.
During the operation, Makama said, troops reportedly discovered and destroyed suspected terrorist camps at Nuku village.
According to him, six Dane guns were recovered during the clearance exercise, and that the troops thereafter proceeded to Woro village, where the commanding officer addressed personnel and assessed the ongoing operation.
The security expert noted that as part of efforts to enhance operational effectiveness, troops were also equipped with an additional armoured personnel carrier mounted with a QJC weapon system.
Makama said: “The operation was conducted without resistance and ended successfully, according to the sources.”
