The Nigerian Air Force has neutralised more than 40 terrorists in a series of coordinated close air support and air interdiction operations across Azir and Musarram areas of Borno State, dealing a major blow to insurgent plans in the North-East.
The precision strikes, carried out under the air component of Operation Hadin Kai, followed actionable intelligence indicating that terrorist elements were regrouping and preparing imminent attacks on both military positions and civilian communities.
In Azir, air assets were deployed in direct support of ground troops who had engaged fleeing insurgents. Surveillance platforms later detected clusters of terrorists attempting to hide under tree cover. The NAF executed precision strikes, effectively neutralising the targets and restoring calm to the area.
A separate operation in Musarram, within the volatile Tumbuns axis, revealed terrorists mobilising via canoes toward the Baga–Fish Dam corridor, a strategic route frequently targeted by insurgents. About ten canoes carrying dozens of fighters were intercepted from the air. Multiple strike passes scattered the group, while follow-up engagements eliminated those attempting to escape or regroup.
Confirming the operations, Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information of the NAF, said the missions were intelligence-driven and carefully coordinated with troops on the ground to maximise impact and minimise collateral damage.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Sunday Aneke, reaffirmed the Air Force’s resolve to deny terrorists freedom of movement, disrupt their logistics, and prevent planned attacks through sustained air dominance.
Military sources say the successful strikes have significantly degraded terrorist capability in the affected areas and strengthened ongoing ground operations, reinforcing the Nigerian military’s push to stabilise the North-East and protect vulnerable communities.
As air and ground forces maintain pressure, the question remains: how many more regrouping attempts will be crushed before insurgents finally lose their grip on Borno’s ungoverned spaces?
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