The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) announced that it successfully carried out airstrikes on key Boko Haram locations in Borno State, effectively foiling planned terrorist attacks aimed at disrupting Eid celebrations.
According to NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, the strikes were executed on June 5 and 6 as part of Operation Hadin Kai, targeting hideouts at Tumbumma Baba and Chiralia, located in the Southern Tumbuns area of the state.
“Acting on credible intelligence, NAF aircraft targeted terrorist structures reportedly used for storage and coordination by the terrorists,” Ejodame stated.
He confirmed that the operations, described as precision strikes, were based on actionable intelligence that identified the locations as critical logistical hubs for insurgents.
“The air strikes delivered direct hits, crippling planned attacks aimed at disrupting Eid celebrations.”
The NAF spokesperson added that the Battle Damage Assessment carried out after the operations showed that multiple terrorists were neutralised, and significant infrastructure supporting their activities was destroyed.
“Battle Damage Assessments confirmed the neutralisation of several terrorists and the destruction of key logistics structures.”
Ejodame emphasized that the mission was a pre-emptive effort to protect civilians and maintain national stability during the Eid period.
“This pre-emptive action underscores the Nigerian Air Force’s commitment to safeguarding civilian lives and supporting national security objectives.”
These strikes add to a series of recent counterterrorism successes by the Nigerian military in the Northeast.
