NAF airstrikes hit terrorist targets in Sambisa Forest, neutralise several fighters

‎Airstrikes conducted by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have killed several terrorists within the Yuwe axis of the Sambisa Forest.

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‎The airstrikes conducted on April 19 also destroyed terrorists’ structures and bunkers within the axis, the Nigerian Air Force spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said in a statement on Tuesday.

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‎He said the operation was launched based on credible intelligence, corroborated by Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), which confirmed the presence of active terrorist elements within fortified structures and bunkers.

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‎Ejodame said, “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.

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‎“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.”

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‎The NAF’s spokesperson said the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, had reaffirmed the service’s resolve to sustain relentless, intelligence-driven air operations until terrorist elements are completely neutralised.

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‎“We remain committed to the protection of our personnel, the security of our nation, and the safety of all citizens,” Ejodame quoted the CAS as saying

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‎He said the NAF would continue to “intensify precision engagements across the theatre, maintaining decisive operational pressure while adhering strictly to rules of engagement and minimising civilian harm.”

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