The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its air component under Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) has neutralised no fewer than 35 terrorists in fresh precision strikes near the Nigeria–Cameroon border.
By Chimezie Godfrey
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its air component under Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) has neutralised no fewer than 35 terrorists in fresh precision strikes near the Nigeria–Cameroon border.
In a statement signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, the NAF disclosed that the operation was carried out in the early hours of August 23, 2025, after terrorists attempted to attack ground troops at Kumshe.
“Acting on multiple intelligence from several sources, the Air Component executed precision strikes in successive passes, engaging the terrorists and neutralising more than 35 fighters at four identified assembly areas,” Ejodame said.
According to him, ground troops later re-established communication and confirmed that the situation around their location had stabilised following the strikes.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, lauded the gallant efforts of the aircrew, stressing that the NAF remains relentless in degrading terrorist networks across the North East.
“Our commitment is clear and unwavering. We will continue to provide close air support to ground forces, while also disrupting terrorist logistics and movement corridors along the border regions,” Abubakar said.
He added that the NAF will sustain “aggressive and intelligence-driven air operations” until terrorist elements threatening Nigeria’s sovereignty are completely dismantled.