The Nigerian Air Force has executed a successful air interdiction operation against a major terrorist logistics hub at Dabar Masara in the southern Tumbuns, Borno.
This was disclosed in a statement by the air force on Monday.
It said the operation conducted on Sunday by the air component of Operation HADIN KAI was conducted based on credible intelligence on the presence of a terrorist workshop and sustained movement of armed elements in the area.
According to the air force, the mission was intelligence-driven and preceded by coordinated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations.
Prior ISR missions revealed repeated terrorist activities and a concentration of vehicles concealed under vegetation, confirming the location as an active terrorist logistics hub, it stated.
“Further surveillance on the day of the operation validated the earlier findings, with terrorists observed manoeuvring within the location and around the identified vehicles.
“Following positive identification and in strict adherence to the Rules of Engagement, the targets were engaged,” NAF said.
The air force added that post-operation Battle Damage Assessment confirmed the destruction of the identified vehicles and the neutralisation of terrorist elements.
The successful mission underscored the NAF’s commitment to precise, intelligence-led air operations aimed at degrading terrorist networks and enhancing security across affected regions, the statement noted.
(NAN)