The attack aircraft of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Sunday carried out a successful, coordinated precision Air Interdiction strike as part of the ongoing efforts to frustrate the activities of terrorists in a known terrorist enclave at Dabar Masara, Southern Tumbuns.
The Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed that the operation targeted a logistics center concealed beneath trees, where numerous terrorists had gathered, leading to the neutralization and destruction of their vehicles.
“Acting on credible intelligence indicating the presence of a terrorist workshop and sustained movement of armed elements, the Air Component of Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai deployed an integrated force package to conduct coordinated intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions with strike operations.
“Prior ISR missions had revealed repeated terrorist movement within the area, as well as a significant concentration of vehicles concealed under vegetation, confirming the location as an active terrorist logistics hub.
"On the day of the operation, further surveillance validated the earlier findings, with terrorists observed manoeuvring within the location and around the identified vehicles.
“Following identification and in strict adherence to the Rules of Engagement, the targets were engaged
“Post-operation Battle Damage Assessment confirmed that the identified vehicles were destroyed and terrorist elements were neutralised.
“The successful execution of this mission underscores the NAF’s continued commitment to intelligence-driven, precise air operations in support of national efforts to degrade terrorist networks and enhance security across affected regions,” he said.