The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has executed a successful air interdiction mission targeting terrorist logistics infrastructure in the Southern Tumbuns axis of the North-East.
The operation, carried out on Dec. 14 at Dabar Masara, a location described as a known terrorist enclave, formed part of sustained efforts to disrupt terrorist operations and supply chains.
In a statement, the Director of Public Relations and Information of the NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the strike was launched after reliable intelligence reports indicated the existence of a terrorist workshop and consistent movement of armed fighters within the area.
He explained that the Air Component of the Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, deployed a composite force package to conduct coordinated Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions alongside precision strike operations.
“Prior ISR missions revealed repeated terrorist movement within the area, as well as a significant concentration of vehicles concealed under vegetation, confirming the location as an active terrorist logistics hub,” Ejodame said.
He noted that additional surveillance conducted on the day of the operation further corroborated the intelligence, as terrorists were observed manoeuvring around the identified vehicles.
“Following positive identification and in strict adherence to the Rules of Engagement, the targets were engaged,” he added.
The statement further disclosed that a post-strike Battle Damage Assessment confirmed the destruction of the targeted vehicles and the neutralisation of terrorist elements.
Ejodame added that the successful mission highlighted the NAF’s resolve to conduct intelligence-driven and precision air operations in support of national efforts to dismantle terrorist networks and improve security across affected areas.
The statement reiterated the Air Force’s determination to sustain support for ongoing counterterrorism campaigns in synergy with other branches of the Armed Forces.
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Terrorists and bandits have escalated attacks on civilians and schools in recent weeks, as security agencies continue to battle the threat. This situation reportedly prompted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on security.
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