Several terrorists have been killed following air strikes by the Nigerian Air Force in the Yuwe axis of the Sambisa Forest, in the North-East.
The Nigerian Air Force said the strikes were carried out after sustained pressure on terrorist elements in the area.
According to the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the operation was based on credible intelligence, supported by Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), which confirmed the presence of terrorists in fortified positions.
“The operation followed credible intelligence corroborated by Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), which confirmed the presence of active terrorist elements within fortified structures and bunkers.
“NAF air assets engaged the targets with precision munitions, destroying the structures, neutralising multiple terrorists, and eliminating key logistics facilities, as confirmed by subsequent battle damage assessment.
“The sustained tempo of air operations continues to degrade terrorist networks, leaving the terrorists increasingly exposed and disrupted, with mounting pressure forcing them into desperate and reactive actions,” the statement read.
The Chief of Air Staff, Sunday Aneke, commended the operation and reaffirmed the force’s commitment to sustained, intelligence-driven strikes.
He said the Nigerian Air Force would continue operations until terrorist groups are completely neutralised, while also ensuring strict adherence to rules of engagement and minimising civilian harm.
The operation comes months after similar strikes in parts of Borno State, where over 40 terrorists were reportedly killed in coordinated attacks in the Azir and Musarram areas.
NAF added that post-strike assessments indicated a significant reduction in terrorist activity, with relative calm returning to affected communities.