By Gbenga Ojikutu
The air component of Operation Hadin Kai has reportedly killed “several terrorists” following a precision air strike on a terrorist enclave at Yuwe in the Sambisa forest area of Borno state.
Military sources told Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, that the operation was conducted on Sunday at about 5:45pm.
The mission was reportedly based on reliable intelligence and surveillance, which confirmed that terrorists were active in the area and had built strong positions, including suspected bunkers.
“Upon arrival over the target location in the Sambisa Forest axis, the air crew identified designated targets and engaged them with precision munitions,” the publication reads.
“Security sources said the strike successfully destroyed multiple terrorist logistics structures, including shelters and operational hideouts, while several terrorists were killed in the attack.
“The operation is part of sustained air and ground offensives aimed at degrading terrorist capabilities, disrupting their supply chains, and denying them freedom of movement within the theatre of operations.”
The publication said the military high command stated that ongoing joint operations are meant to pile pressure on terrorists and gradually restore peace in affected areas.
“They further assured that intelligence-led air strikes will continue in coordination with ground forces to dismantle remaining terrorist networks and enclaves,” Makama
