NAF strikes destroy terrorists’ hideouts in North East
Airstrikes by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have destroyed terrorist hideouts in Ali Sheriffti, a known enclave in the southern Tumbuns of Northeastern Nigeria. According to a statement by NAF’s
Airstrikes by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have destroyed terrorist hideouts in Ali Sheriffti, a known enclave in the southern Tumbuns of Northeastern Nigeria.
According to a statement by NAF’s spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the strikes were carried out on April 24.
He said the NAF’s air assets, while acting on credible intelligence of terrorist activity, conducted a focused surveillance sweep, during which several insurgents were sighted moving along concealed tracks.
Ejodame said the targets were trailed to structures hidden under dense foliage, confirming deliberate attempts at concealment.
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“Following positive identification, the NAF executed a precise strike, engaging the structures with onboard munitions.
“The operation achieved the desired effect, with terrorist structures destroyed, further degrading their capability and freedom of movement in the area,” he said.
The NAF’s spokesperson said strikes underscore NAF’s sustained commitment to intelligence-led, precision-driven operations aimed at denying terrorists safe havens.
He said the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, reaffirmed that “the Nigerian Air Force will continue to pursue and dismantle terrorist networks with unwavering precision and relentless force, ensuring no enclave remains beyond our reach.”
“Operations will continue with increased intensity to safeguard the nation and its citizens,” Ejodame quoted the CAS as saying.
