The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has said it destroyed terrorists’ hideouts in the Southern Tumbuns area of Borno State during a precision airstrike operation.
In a statement issued on Saturday by its Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the NAF said the operation was carried out under the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI.
According to the statement, the strike followed sustained operational pressure on terrorist elements, culminating in a precision air interdiction mission conducted at about 6:50 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, over Ali Sheriffti, described as a known terrorist enclave in the Southern Tumbuns.
“Acting on credible intelligence of terrorist activity, NAF air assets conducted a focused surveillance sweep, during which several insurgents were sighted moving along concealed tracks,” the statement said.
“The targets were trailed to structures hidden under dense foliage, confirming deliberate attempts at concealment. Following positive identification, the NAF executed a precise strike, engaging the structures with onboard munitions.
“The operation achieved the desired effect, with terrorist structures destroyed, further degrading their capability and freedom of movement in the area,” it added.
The Air Force said the operation underscores its commitment to intelligence-led, precision-driven missions aimed at denying terrorists safe havens.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Sunday Aneke, reaffirmed the service’s resolve to sustain the offensive.
“The Nigerian Air Force will continue to pursue and dismantle terrorist networks with unwavering precision and relentless force, ensuring no enclave remains beyond our reach,” Aneke said.
He added that operations would intensify in the coming weeks to enhance security and protect civilians.
