BREAKING: NAF Airstrikes Destroy Gun Trucks, Terrorists’ Hideouts In Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said its counter-terrorism operations in the North-East has led to the destruction of terrorist camps in Borno State.
NAF deputy spokesman, Group Captain Kabiru Ali, disclosed on Thursday that the airstrikes targeted terrorist enclaves at Warawara, near Wajiroko, and Chinene in the Mandara Mountains.
The strikes, carried out on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, resulted in the destruction of four gun trucks, two Toyota Hilux vehicles, and the elimination of numerous terrorist fighters.
Ali explained that the operation was based on detailed Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, which detected terrorists stockpiling logistics and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) around Wajiroko.
In response, the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) launched multiple airstrikes targeting the suspects.
“The first wave struck the terrorists’ logistics hub, destroying gun trucks and critical supplies.
“The other followed with sustained rocket and cannon attacks, ensuring the complete annihilation of terrorist’s assets,” Ali said.
Later that same day, NAF said its aircraft launched another airstrike on a terrorist enclave at Chinene in the Mandara Mountains.
According to Ali, the terrorists had relocated to Chinene following a previous air raid on Degbewa on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
“Overhead reconnaissance confirmed the presence of active structures, prompting the execution of strikes that set terrorist hideouts ablaze.
“Fleeing insurgents were subsequently engaged and neutralised, further crippling their operational capacity.
“Battle Damage Assessment and corroboratory intelligence confirmed the neutralisation of scores of terrorist fighters.
“The strikes also destroyed 4 terrorist gun trucks, 2 Toyota Hilux vehicles, and several makeshift shelters, forcing the insurgents to abandon their positions, degrading their operational capabilities.
“With sustained pressure on terrorist elements, the NAF remains resolute in its mission to restore peace and security in the country,” Ali stated.
