By Nkechi Eze
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched a successful night operation, targeting and destroying a key Boko Haram command center located in the Mandara Mountains, dealing a significant blow to the terrorist group.
Acting on credible Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) data, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) conducted a targeted operation against Boko Haram hideouts in Chikide and Degbewa, where intelligence suggested that top commander Ali Ngulde and his associates were convening a strategic meeting.
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 NAF 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.
This operation against Boko Haram enclaves across the theatre significantly degraded their fighting capability while creating favorable conditions for ground troops to advance and dominate the battle space.
The success of the execution of this night operation underscores the NAF’s growing dominance in both day and night air power capabilities, proving that insurgents can no longer operate under the cover of darkness.
The Nigerian Air Force remains dedicated to leveraging its robust air capabilities to dismantle terrorist networks and bring enduring peace to the region through precise and sustained aerial operations.
