The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has struck a terrorist training ground in Lake Chad, killing scores and destroying their storage hub.
A statement by the NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed that the airstrike targeted a major terrorist enclave, which was also used as a training ground, in Bukar Meram, on the southern flank of the Lake Chad region.
He said the airstrike conducted by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) on June 9, 2025, followed credible intelligence.
According to him, the airstrike resulted in the neutralisation of several terrorists as well as the destruction of key logistics infrastructure, including supply vehicles, weapons storage sites, and makeshift shelters.
He said, “Battle Damage Assessment confirmed that the strike effectively disrupted imminent threats posed to the communities of Marte and Monguno, reinforcing NAF’s proactive posture in safeguarding civilian populations and critical territories.”
He affirmed the NAF’s readiness to protect the nation’s sovereignty and ensure lasting peace and security across the Northeast and beyond.
