The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under Operation Hadin Kai, has destroyed terrorist enclaves in the Southern Tumbuns, eliminating several insurgents during a precision airstrike carried out on April 24, 2026, over Ali Sheriffti.
The location is described as a known terrorist stronghold, with the operation conducted in the evening hours based on credible intelligence.
Intelligence-Led Operation
According to a statement by NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, surveillance missions tracked insurgents moving through concealed routes before they were traced to hidden structures under dense foliage.
The Air Force then carried out a precision strike after confirming the targets.
“The operation achieved its objective, destroying the terrorist hideouts and further degrading their operational capability,” the statement said.
Military Reaffirms Commitment
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, said the force would continue sustained operations to dismantle terrorist networks.
He stressed that no safe haven would be allowed for extremist groups, adding that operations would intensify to protect citizens.
Training Boosts Operational Capacity
In a related development, the Air Warfare and Doctrine Centre (AWDC) graduated officers from specialised training programmes focused on air campaign planning and intelligence operations.
At the ceremony, Air Vice Marshal PN Amadi urged participants to apply their knowledge in strengthening field operations, describing them as key assets in ongoing missions.
The Commandant of AWDC, Air Vice Marshal Garba Jibia, said the training was designed to improve coordination, intelligence integration, and mission effectiveness in modern warfare.
Push for Operational Excellence
The NAF said the training aligns with efforts to strengthen operational capacity and adapt to evolving security threats through improved planning and intelligence-driven strategies.
The latest strike underscores ongoing military operations targeting insurgent hideouts across conflict-prone regions.