NAF sustains air strikes, cripples terrorist networks in North-East, North-West
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By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has sustained a series of coordinated, intelligence-led air interdiction operations across the North-East and North-West, dealing significant blows… pic.twitter.com/Cs6aUm8PR5
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has carried out a series of coordinated, intelligence-led air strikes across the North-East and North-West, significantly weakening terrorist networks and denying them safe havens.
According to NAF spokesman Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the operations, conducted between January 1 and 2, 2026, were executed under the joint task forces of Operations Hadin Kai and Fasan Yamma Sector 2.
“In the North-East theatre, successive precision strikes were delivered against deeply concealed terrorist enclaves at Abirma and Chiralia within the Timbuktu Triangle, following persistent surveillance that confirmed active facilities linked to improvised explosive device production and attack planning,” Ejodame said.
He added that the strikes led to the complete destruction of targeted structures, with multiple secondary explosions observed, indicating the elimination of explosive stockpiles and critical logistics.
The air campaign was simultaneously extended to the North-West, where a decisive interdiction mission targeted terrorist elements moving in large motorcycle convoys around Karaduwa Giginya Na in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State.
“Post-strike assessments and corroborated local feedback confirmed the neutralisation of several terrorists, the destruction of multiple motorcycles and the elimination of assorted weapons,” Ejodame said.
He emphasised that the operations underscored the NAF’s airpower presence, rapid strike capability, and resolve to dismantle terrorist networks.
The spokesman assured that the air strikes would continue with precision and professionalism in support of ground forces, reaffirming the NAF’s commitment to protecting civilians, supporting national security objectives, and restoring peace and stability across all theatres of operation.