The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has disclosed that airstrikes conducted by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai on a terrorist’s enclave north of Chiralia within the notorious Timbuktu Triangle destroyed three gun trucks and killed many terrorists fighters.
A statement by the Deputy NAF Spokesman Group Captain Kabiru Ali said the airstrikes conducted over the weekend was initiated following actionable intelligence from ground troops, which tracked three terrorist gun trucks moving from Sabon Gari toward Chiralia.
He said the Air Component responding swiftly deployed fighter jets for an Air Interdiction (AI) mission.
He said the NAF pilots upon arrival at the target location, identified multiple terrorists and their three gun trucks concealed under trees.
“With precision and lethality, the NAF aircraft engaged the targets, unleashing rockets and cannons that obliterated 2 of the vehicles. As the insurgents attempted to reposition the third gun truck, a follow-up strike was executed, destroying it completely.
“The overwhelming firepower set all targeted vehicles ablaze, while scores of terrorists attempting to flee were neutralized in the aftermath,” he said.
The statement added the decisive operation underscores the Nigerian Air Force’s commitment to dismantling terrorist networks, denying insurgents freedom of movement, and providing critical air support to ground forces.
He assured that the NAF remains resolute in its counterterrorism efforts, ensuring that insurgents find no safe haven while reinforcing security and stability across the North-East.
