NAF Blow Up Terrorists Hideout in Sambisa Forest
Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has blown up a notorious terrorist hideout at Arra within the Sambisa general area on Wednesday as it intensifies precision air strikes on terrorists enclaves in Borno State.
A statement by NAF Spokesman, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame said the strike under the Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI, was initiated following series of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions that tracked terrorist movements following the 17 October ambush on ground troops at Kashomri.
“Persistent ISR coverage over Kashomri and Sambisa revealed suspicious activities and active terrorist structures at Arra, prompting a deliberate, intelligence-driven strike. NAF air assets acquired and engaged designated objectives through coordinated, successive passes.
“The strike achieved its intended effect with the complete destruction of all identified targets, significantly degrading the terrorists’ operational capabilities and disrupting their command and logistics networks.
“This successful mission underscores the NAF’s unwavering commitment to protecting the nation, supporting ground forces, and sustaining relentless pressure on terrorist elements across all theatres of operation.
“The Nigerian Air Force remains resolute in its mission to neutralize threats, defend Nigeria’s territorial integrity, and secure enduring peace for all citizens,” the statement added.
