INSECURITY: NAF NIGHT AIRSTRIKES ANNIHILATES TERRORIST COMMAND HUB IN MANDARA MOUNTAINS

By James Agbor

Through relentless precision strikes and sustained air operations, the Nigerian Air Force remains committed to utilizing its formidable air power capabilities in both day and night to neutralized terrorist networks and restore lasting peace in the north eastern region of the country.

This is coming on the heels of a bold demonstration of air power and precision night warfare capabilities, executed by the Nigerian Air Force in a devastating nocturnal airstrike against terrorist hideouts in Chikide and Degbewa on 16 March 2025.

In a statement issued by the Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Group Captain Kabiru Ali and made available to ASTV, The night operation targeted insurgent enclaves deep within the treacherous Mandara Mountains, delivering a crippling blow to the terrorists’ stronghold and disrupting their activities.

According to the statement, acting on credible Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) data, reports indicated that the notorious terrorist leader, Ali Ngulde, and his fighters had planned a high-level engagement at the location. ISR missions over the area confirmed terrorist activity at a key assembly point in Degbewa, alongside the presence of heavily fortified structures equipped with solar-powered installations – clear evidence of an active command hub.

Following this intelligence, the Force immediately launched a precision night strike under the cover of darkness, achieving complete surprise. The coordinated firepower extensively destroyed the terrorists’ logistics and command centre, igniting large fires that obliterated multiple structures and eliminated scores of terrorists in their hideouts.

The statement also noted that this operation against Boko Haram enclaves across the theatre significantly degraded their fighting capability while creating favourable conditions for ground troops to advance and dominate the battle space.

The successful execution of this night operation underscores the Nigerian Air Force’s growing dominance in both day and night air power capabilities, proving that insurgents can no longer operate under the cover of darkness.

By James Agbor

Through relentless precision strikes and sustained air operations, the Nigerian Air Force remains committed to utilizing its formidable air power capabilities in both day and night to neutralized terrorist networks and restore lasting peace in the north eastern region of the country.

This is coming on the heels of a bold demonstration of air power and precision night warfare capabilities, executed by the Nigerian Air Force in a devastating nocturnal airstrike against terrorist hideouts in Chikide and Degbewa on 16 March 2025.

In a statement issued by the Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Group Captain Kabiru Ali and made available to ASTV, The night operation targeted insurgent enclaves deep within the treacherous Mandara Mountains, delivering a crippling blow to the terrorists’ stronghold and disrupting their activities.

According to the statement, acting on credible Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) data, reports indicated that the notorious terrorist leader, Ali Ngulde, and his fighters had planned a high-level engagement at the location. ISR missions over the area confirmed terrorist activity at a key assembly point in Degbewa, alongside the presence of heavily fortified structures equipped with solar-powered installations – clear evidence of an active command hub.

Following this intelligence, the Force immediately launched a precision night strike under the cover of darkness, achieving complete surprise. The coordinated firepower extensively destroyed the terrorists’ logistics and command centre, igniting large fires that obliterated multiple structures and eliminated scores of terrorists in their hideouts.

The statement also noted that this operation against Boko Haram enclaves across the theatre significantly degraded their fighting capability while creating favourable conditions for ground troops to advance and dominate the battle space.

The successful execution of this night operation underscores the Nigerian Air Force’s growing dominance in both day and night air power capabilities, proving that insurgents can no longer operate under the cover of darkness.

By James Agbor

Through relentless precision strikes and sustained air operations, the Nigerian Air Force remains committed to utilizing its formidable air power capabilities in both day and night to neutralized terrorist networks and restore lasting peace in the north eastern region of the country.

This is coming on the heels of a bold demonstration of air power and precision night warfare capabilities, executed by the Nigerian Air Force in a devastating nocturnal airstrike against terrorist hideouts in Chikide and Degbewa on 16 March 2025.

In a statement issued by the Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Group Captain Kabiru Ali and made available to ASTV, The night operation targeted insurgent enclaves deep within the treacherous Mandara Mountains, delivering a crippling blow to the terrorists’ stronghold and disrupting their activities.

According to the statement, acting on credible Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) data, reports indicated that the notorious terrorist leader, Ali Ngulde, and his fighters had planned a high-level engagement at the location. ISR missions over the area confirmed terrorist activity at a key assembly point in Degbewa, alongside the presence of heavily fortified structures equipped with solar-powered installations – clear evidence of an active command hub.

Following this intelligence, the Force immediately launched a precision night strike under the cover of darkness, achieving complete surprise. The coordinated firepower extensively destroyed the terrorists’ logistics and command centre, igniting large fires that obliterated multiple structures and eliminated scores of terrorists in their hideouts.

The statement also noted that this operation against Boko Haram enclaves across the theatre significantly degraded their fighting capability while creating favourable conditions for ground troops to advance and dominate the battle space.

The successful execution of this night operation underscores the Nigerian Air Force’s growing dominance in both day and night air power capabilities, proving that insurgents can no longer operate under the cover of darkness.

By James Agbor

Through relentless precision strikes and sustained air operations, the Nigerian Air Force remains committed to utilizing its formidable air power capabilities in both day and night to neutralized terrorist networks and restore lasting peace in the north eastern region of the country.

This is coming on the heels of a bold demonstration of air power and precision night warfare capabilities, executed by the Nigerian Air Force in a devastating nocturnal airstrike against terrorist hideouts in Chikide and Degbewa on 16 March 2025.

In a statement issued by the Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Group Captain Kabiru Ali and made available to ASTV, The night operation targeted insurgent enclaves deep within the treacherous Mandara Mountains, delivering a crippling blow to the terrorists’ stronghold and disrupting their activities.

According to the statement, acting on credible Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) data, reports indicated that the notorious terrorist leader, Ali Ngulde, and his fighters had planned a high-level engagement at the location. ISR missions over the area confirmed terrorist activity at a key assembly point in Degbewa, alongside the presence of heavily fortified structures equipped with solar-powered installations – clear evidence of an active command hub.

Following this intelligence, the Force immediately launched a precision night strike under the cover of darkness, achieving complete surprise. The coordinated firepower extensively destroyed the terrorists’ logistics and command centre, igniting large fires that obliterated multiple structures and eliminated scores of terrorists in their hideouts.

The statement also noted that this operation against Boko Haram enclaves across the theatre significantly degraded their fighting capability while creating favourable conditions for ground troops to advance and dominate the battle space.

The successful execution of this night operation underscores the Nigerian Air Force’s growing dominance in both day and night air power capabilities, proving that insurgents can no longer operate under the cover of darkness.