Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets have neutralised scores of terrorists in strikes targeting their logistics base near the Mandara Mountains in Borno State.
According to NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the strikes were conducted on Sunday, July 6, following confirmatory Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
Ejodame stated that the location had long been known as “fortified enclaves” for the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS), a faction of Boko Haram.
He 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.
“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.”
