The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), operating under the joint task force of Operation HADIN KAI, said it recorded another operational success following a coordinated air interdiction conducted at AbbagaJiri in the Timbuktu Triangle in Borno State.
Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, on Saturday, noted that the feat was achieved following multi-source intelligence that confirmed active terrorist presence, structures, and concealed logistics facilities in the area.
According to the statement, following intelligence, NAF air assets were then employed in integrated surveillance and precision strike roles to engage identified targets.
“The operation was deliberately designed to degrade terrorist capability, deny sanctuary, and shape the battlespace for ground forces, in strict adherence to established rules of engagement and the protection of non-combatants,” the statement read in part.
Commenting on the operation, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, stated that the success of the mission reflected the NAF’s resolve to dominate the air domain in support of joint operations.
“This operation demonstrates our unwavering commitment to delivering precise and decisive airpower in support of ground forces. We will continue to deny terrorists freedom of movement, sanctuary, and logistics wherever they seek to hide.
“The identified terrorist structures were decisively engaged and destroyed, denying the terrorists freedom of action, while a follow-up engagement neutralised armed elements observed converging on the location.
“Subsequent advances by ground troops into the area confirmed the effectiveness of the air strikes and validated the success of the joint air–land operation,” CAS said.
Reaffirming the NAF’s posture, Air Marshal Aneke emphasised that air operations would remain relentless and intelligence-driven.
“Our operations are carefully planned and intelligence-led, ensuring maximum effect on hostile elements while safeguarding innocent civilians. The Nigerian Air Force will sustain pressure until terrorist networks are completely dismantled,” he added.
