Nigerian Air Force Precision Airstr!ke Reportedly K!lls 750 Terrorists in Borno State
Nigerian Air Force Precision Airstrike Reportedly Kills 750 Terrorists in Borno State
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is reported to have carried out a massive precision airstrike operation in Borno State earlier today, resulting in the deaths of an estimated 750 terrorists operating within the region.
According to military sources, the air interdiction mission was executed following detailed intelligence gathering and surveillance, which identified a large concentration of insurgents believed to be members of extremist groups active in the Northeast. The strike targeted fortified hideouts and assembly points located deep within hostile territory.
The operation forms part of the ongoing counter-insurgency campaign under Operation Hadin Kai, aimed at dismantling terrorist networks, degrading their fighting capacity, and preventing attacks on both military formations and civilian communities.
The Nigerian Air Force has, in recent months, intensified the use of precision air power to neutralise insurgent leadership, logistics hubs, and training camps across Borno and neighbouring states.
Although official confirmation from Defence Headquarters is still being awaited, the scale of the reported casualties, if verified, would mark one of the deadliest single-day air operations in the long-running war against insurgency in the Northeast.
Military analysts note that such operations are designed to weaken terrorist morale and disrupt coordinated attacks planned against security forces and local populations.
Residents in nearby areas reported hearing loud explosions in the early hours of the day, suggesting sustained aerial engagement. Authorities have assured that efforts are continually made to minimise civilian casualties through the use of accurate intelligence and precision-guided munitions.
As details continue to emerge, Nigerians await an official statement from the military to confirm the outcome of the operation and provide further clarity on its impact.
The development comes amid renewed efforts by security forces to restore peace and stability to communities affected by years of insurgency.
More updates to follow as the story develops.
