The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced that more than 15 Boko Haram fighters were killed in targeted airstrikes on a forest enclave west of Zuwa in the Sambisa area.
According to NAF spokesperson Ehimen Ejodame, the strikes were carried out on Wednesday under Operation Hadin Kai, following days of intelligence gathering and surveillance.
“The operation was aimed at hideouts sheltering fighters and commanders linked to recent attacks around Bitta,” Ejodame said.
Hideouts and Structures Destroyed
The air raids destroyed key facilities used by the insurgents, crippling their capacity to coordinate operations. The NAF described the mission as a “devastating blow” to the group’s network, adding that the action reinforced its support for ground forces in the northeast.
Ongoing Counterterrorism Campaign
The Sambisa Forest has long been a stronghold for Boko Haram, which has carried out mass abductions, bombings, and assaults on villages and security outposts. The insurgency, active since 2009, has also spread into Chad, Niger, and Cameroon, leaving tens of thousands dead and displacing millions.
The Air Force said it will continue to deploy precision strikes to dismantle terrorist cells and protect communities.