In a well orchestrated precision attack on terrorists hideouts in the North East, Nigeria, has led to killing of scores of insurgents and demobilized their supply chain.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), carried out the strike under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), on Sunday, 6th July 2025, against key terrorist strongholds nestled in the Mandara Mountains, located in Borno State.
Disclosing this in Abuja on Monday, the Director of Information and Public Relations (DOPRI), Nigerian Airforce, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame explained that the high-profile targets, Wa Jahode and Loghpere, have long served as fortified enclaves for the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) faction of Boko Haram.
The locations, known for their rugged, mountain-covered terrain along Nigeria’s border with Cameroon, had recently witnessed increased terrorist activity, including reports of a logistics build-up and the presence of senior JAS Commanders.
He further explained that the strikes followed confirmatory Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance missions revealing clusters of structures fitted with solar panels, black flags, and fortified compounds, clear signs of insurgent resurgence and preparations for coordinated attacks.
“In response, NAF strike aircraft executed a series of well-coordinated air interdictions, targeting and destroying high-value terrorist infrastructure including logistics warehouses, command centres, and defensive shelters.
“Several terrorists were neutralised in the operation, effectively disrupting their supply chain and diminishing their capability to sustain further offensives.
Air Cdre Ejodame reiterated that the Nigerian Air Force remains resolute to sustain ongoing onslaught against terrorists and restore lasting peace to all troubled regions across the Country.
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