Boko Haram loses key strongholds in Nigerian Air Force airstrikes

By Paul Dada

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has  conducted precision airstrikes targeting key Boko Haram strongholds in the Mandara Mountains of Borno State.

The operation, carried out under Operation Hadin Kai, targeted Wa Jahode and Loghpere, two major enclaves of the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad faction of Boko Haram.

Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF Headquarters,  said the airstrikes were carried out after intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions confirmed the presence of terrorist infrastructure in the area. The NAF strike aircraft executed a series of well-coordinated air interdictions, targeting and destroying high-value terrorist infrastructure, including logistics warehouses, command centers, and defensive shelters.

Ejodame said that several terrorists were neutralized in the operation, effectively disrupting their supply chain and diminishing their capability to sustain further offensives. He added that the NAF remains resolute in its commitment to sustaining the ongoing onslaught against terrorists and restoring lasting peace to all troubled regions across the country.

The Mandara Mountains, located along the Nigeria-Cameroon border, have been a challenging terrain for security forces due to its rugged and mountainous landscape. The area had recently witnessed increased terrorist activity, including reports of logistics buildup and the presence of senior Boko Haram commanders.

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