Several terrorists have been killed following coordinated air strikes by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in the Yuwe axis of Sambisa Forest in the North-East.
The Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the operation was carried out after sustained pressure on terrorist elements in the area.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Ejodame disclosed that the air strikes successfully “eliminated several fighters concealed within the Yuwe axis of the Sambisa Forest.”
According to him, the offensive followed credible intelligence supported by Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), which confirmed the presence of active terrorist elements operating from fortified structures and bunkers.
“The operation followed credible intelligence corroborated by Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), which confirmed the presence of active terrorist elements within fortified structures and bunkers,” he said.
Ejodame explained that NAF air assets deployed precision munitions to engage the identified targets, resulting in the destruction of the structures, neutralisation of multiple fighters, and the elimination of key logistics facilities.
“NAF air assets engaged the targets with precision munitions, destroying the structures, neutralising multiple terrorists, and eliminating key logistics facilities, as confirmed by subsequent battle damage assessment,” he added.
He noted that the sustained tempo of air operations has continued to weaken terrorist networks, leaving them increasingly vulnerable and forcing them into reactive actions.
“The sustained tempo of air operations continues to degrade terrorist networks, leaving the terrorists increasingly exposed and disrupted, with mounting pressure forcing them into desperate and reactive actions,” the statement read in part.
Reacting to the development, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, commended personnel involved in the mission and reaffirmed the force’s commitment to ongoing operations.
Aneke said the Nigerian Air Force would sustain “relentless, intelligence-driven air operations until terrorist elements are completely neutralised.”
“We remain committed to the protection of our personnel, the security of our nation, and the safety of all citizens,” he said.
The Air Force also reiterated its commitment to adhering strictly to rules of engagement, while making efforts to minimise civilian harm during operations.
The latest strike underscores ongoing military efforts to dismantle insurgent strongholds in the North-East and restore stability to affected communities.
