July 07, (THEWILL) — An air interdiction by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) troops under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has neutralised several terrorists, effectively disrupting their supply chain logistics, warehouses, command centres, and defensive shelters.
NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, who disclosed this in a statement, said the strikes were executed on July 6, 2025, against key terrorist strongholds nestled in the Mandara Mountains, located in Borno state.
Noting that Wa Jahode and Loghpere have long served as fortified enclaves for the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) faction of Boko Haram, Ejodame said the locations, known for their rugged, mountain-covered terrain along Nigeria’s border with Cameroon, had recently witnessed increased terrorist activity, including reports of a logistics build-up and the presence of senior JAS Commanders.
According to him, the strikes followed confirmatory Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance missions revealing clusters of structures fitted with solar panels, black flags, and fortified compounds, clear signs of insurgent resurgence and preparations for coordinated attacks.
“In response, NAF strike aircraft executed a series of well-coordinated air interdictions, targeting and destroying high-value terrorist infrastructure, including logistics warehouses, command centres, and defensive shelters. Several terrorists were neutralised in the operation, effectively disrupting their supply chain and diminishing their capability to sustain further offensives.
“The Nigerian Air Force remains resolute to sustain the ongoing onslaught against terrorists and restore lasting peace to all troubled regions across the country”, he said.
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