The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully carried out a precision airstrike against Boko Haram hideouts in Chikide and Degbewa, Borno State, inflicting heavy losses on the terrorist group.
The airstrike, which took place on March 16, 2025, targeted key insurgent hideouts within the rugged Mandara Mountains, where notorious terrorist leader Ali Ngulde and his fighters were believed to be meeting.
Key Highlights of the Airstrike:
- Precision Night Strike: The NAF executed a devastating nocturnal airstrike, achieving complete surprise and targeting insurgent enclaves deep within the Mandara Mountains.
- Destruction of Key Logistics and Command Structures: The operation destroyed key logistics and command structures, igniting large fires and neutralizing scores of terrorists.
- Growing Dominance in Air Power Capabilities: The successful execution of this night operation underscores the NAF’s growing dominance in both day and night air power capabilities.
The NAF remains committed to utilizing its formidable air power to neutralize terrorist networks and restore lasting peace to the region.
Source: Punch
