NAF air strikes ‘kill several terrorists’ in Lake Chad

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the air component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) killed several terrorists and destroyed their food storage facilities in Jubillaram, Tumbuns area of the Lake Chad Basin.

Olusola Akinboyewa, NAF’s director of public relations and information, said the strikes, conducted on November 23, were strategic

Akinboyewa said the missiles were launched on a site serving as a food storage hub and terrorist hideout, and linked to recent attacks, including the Kareto troop assault.

“Mop-up operations using cannons ensured the complete elimination of fleeing hostile elements,” he said.

“The operation’s success was made possible by extensive Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions conducted over several days, confirming the presence of active terrorist structures camouflaged under dense vegetation.

“The destruction of the terrorist enclave, including food storage facilities, severely disrupted their logistical operations, while the neutralisation of a significant number of fighters diminished their capacity to launch future attacks.”

Akinboyewa added that the mission demonstrated NAF’s resolve to safeguard national security and support ground forces.

He harped on NAF’s dedication to maintaining vigorous air campaigns, alone and with partners, in a bid to hold accountable persons undermining Nigeria’s stability.