- NAF Destroys Terrorist Logistics Hub in Southern Tumbuns Air Strike
- Operation followed credible intelligence and coordinated ISR missions
- Vehicles destroyed and terrorist elements neutralised after assessment
The Nigerian Air Force has carried out a successful air interdiction operation against terrorist logistics in the Southern Tumbuns area of the North East, dealing a fresh blow to insurgent supply networks.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the operation was executed on December 14 at Dabar Masara, a location identified by security forces as a major terrorist stronghold. The strike forms part of ongoing efforts to disrupt terrorist movements and weaken their operational capacity across the region.
In a statement, the Director of Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the mission was based on credible intelligence that revealed the presence of a terrorist workshop and sustained movement of armed elements within the area.
Ejodame explained that the Air Component of Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai deployed an integrated force package that combined Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions with precision strike operations to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
“Prior ISR missions revealed repeated terrorist movement within the area, as well as a significant concentration of vehicles concealed under vegetation, confirming the location as an active terrorist logistics hub,” Ejodame said.
He added that surveillance conducted on the day of the operation further validated the intelligence, with terrorists observed manoeuvring around the identified vehicles.
“Following positive identification and in strict adherence to the Rules of Engagement, the targets were engaged,” he said.
According to the statement, post operation Battle Damage Assessment confirmed that the concealed vehicles were destroyed and several terrorist elements were neutralised during the strike.
Ejodame noted that the success of the operation highlights the Nigerian Air Force commitment to intelligence driven and precision air operations in support of national security objectives.
He reaffirmed the resolve of the Air Force to continue supporting counterterrorism operations in collaboration with other arms of the Armed Forces, as efforts intensify to restore peace and stability in affected areas.
