US EditionNigeria: NAF Airstrikes Kill Several Terrorists in Sambisa Forest
The airstrike followed credible intelligence and destroyed fortified structures and logistics bases, with the Air Force saying no civilians were harmed.
- On Monday, April 20, 2026, the Nigerian Air Force conducted a precision airstrike in the Yuwe axis of the Sambisa Forest in Borno State, killing several terrorists and destroying key logistics facilities.
- Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance assets confirmed terrorists were hiding in "fortified structures and bunkers," prompting the precision strike under Operation Hadin Kai's counter-insurgency efforts.
- A subsequent Battle Damage Assessment confirmed the operation's success, with no civilian casualties recorded during the engagement targeting insurgent networks in the North-East.
- Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke reaffirmed the military's resolve, stating, "We remain committed to the protection of our personnel, the security of our nation, and the safety of all citizens."
- The NAF stated that sustained air operations continue to degrade terrorist networks, with mounting pressure forcing terrorists into "desperate and reactive actions" across the theatre.
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NAF Airstrike kills terrorists in Sambisa forest
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it has killed several terrorists in a precision air strike targeting the Yuwe axis of the Sambisa forest in Borno State. The post NAF Airstrike kills terrorists in Sambisa forest — Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Air Force Bombards Sambisa, Destroys Terrorist Hideouts
Ghazali Ibrahim The Nigerian Air Force has carried out fresh airstrikes on terrorist enclaves in the The axis of Sambisa Forest, destroying key hideouts and killing several insurgents. The operation, conducted under Operation Hadin Kai, targeted locations identified as strongholds of terrorist commanders and logistics bases. According to military sources, the strikes were based on credible intelligence and led to the destruction of critical infr…
Nigerian Air Force Destroys Terrorist Bases in Sambisa Forest
The Nigerian Air Force has completed a highly successful mission against insurgent groups in the Sambisa Forest. On Monday, 20 April 2026, military pilots launched a precise airstrike that eliminated several terrorists and wiped out their vital supply buildings. This bold move is part of the ongoing Operation Hadin Kai, which works to restore peace and security across the North-East region of the country. Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, the NAF Di…
Nigerian Air confirms eliminations of terrorists, logistics facilities with airstrikes on Sambisa Forest
WorldStage– The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has conducted a series of precision airstrikes in the Sambisa Forest and surrounding areas in Borno State, neutralizing scores of terrorists and destroying key logistics facilities. The strikes were disclosed in a statement issued Tuesday in Abuja by NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame. Confirming the strike, carried out on Monday, April 20, 2026, NAF said a se…
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