By Joy Odor
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets launched a robust air interdiction mission in Tumbuns area of the Lake Chad Basin, destroying identified structures used as storage facilities and neutralising terrorists on-site.
Mop-up operations using cannons ensured the complete elimination of fleeing hostile elements which was made available to newsmen in Abuja by Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, the Director Public Relations and Information Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force in a press statement on Monday.
In the bold and decisive operation, the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (AC OPHK) delivered a crushing blow to terrorist elements in Jubillaram, a notorious enclave.
This strategic location, identified through meticulous intelligence efforts, served as a critical food storage site and a sanctuary for terrorist commanders and fighters.
Intelligence had previously linked terrorists in this location to recent attacks, including the assault on troops in Kareto on 16 November 2024.
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 neutralization of a significant number of fighters diminished their capacity to launch future attacks.
This mission demonstrates the NAF’s unwavering commitment to defending our nation and people, acting singly and supporting surface forces in counterterrorism operations.
The NAF assured to sustain the robust independent and joint operations until all enemies of Nigeria’s prosperity and wellbeing are brought to justice.
