Maiduguri, Nigeria – In a decisive blow against insurgent activities, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has obliterated a terrorist hideout and destroyed three armed vehicles in precision airstrikes north of Chiralia, within the volatile Timbuktu Triangle.
Operation Details
- Target: Terrorist convoy moving from Sabon Gari toward Chiralia
- Assets Deployed: Fighter jets under Operation Hadin Kai
- Outcome:
- Three gun trucks destroyed
- Multiple terrorists neutralized
- Escaping militants intercepted in follow-up strikes
Military Statement
NAF Spokesperson Group Captain Kabiru Ali confirmed the operation was based on verified intelligence, stating:
“These strikes demonstrate our unwavering commitment to dismantling terrorist networks and denying them operational freedom in the Northeast.”
Strategic Impact
The operation forms part of ongoing efforts to:
✔ Degrade insurgent capabilities
✔ Support ground troops
✔ Secure vulnerable communities
