Air strikes carried out by Nigerian Air Force have reportedly killed more than 10 fighters linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province during coordinated operations in parts of Borno and Yobe states.
Gatekeepers News reports that the strikes were conducted by the air component of Operation Hadin Kai on Tuesday after real-time intelligence from unmanned aerial vehicles tracked the movement of suspected ISWAP members. The operation covered several locations, including the Timbuktu Triangle and parts of Yobe State.
Security sources said surveillance revealed about 10 fighters gathered under a large tree along the Ambia Tasha, Ambia Sheruri, Ambia Turo, and Shangamaru axis, with motorcycles and bicycles believed to be used for movement. Further checks indicated that additional fighters were hiding within nearby vegetation.
Following clearance, NAF aircraft launched precision missile strikes on the location, destroying the motorcycles and other terrorist assets. Post-operation assessments reportedly showed heavy casualties, with only one individual seen fleeing the area.
Zagazola Makama, a publication focused on security developments around the Lake Chad region, said the operation forms part of sustained efforts to limit ISWAP movements, disrupt supply routes, and protect civilian communities across the north-east.
Military officials said aerial monitoring and targeted air strikes, working closely with ground forces, will continue until remaining threats are neutralised. They added that similar air operations earlier this month destroyed terrorist hideouts, weapons, and logistics across parts of the north-east and north-west.
In a statement, Ehimen Ejodame, director of public relations and information at NAF headquarters, said the missions were carried out between January 1 and 2 through joint task force operations under Operation Hadin Kai and Operation Fasan Yamma Sector 2.
