The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has reportedly destroyed a suspected terrorist enclave in Borno State, neutralising about 12 suspected insurgents during a precision airstrike carried out under Operation HADIN KAI.
The operation was reported by security analyst, Zagazola Makama.
According to the report, the airstrike was conducted on August 4 after intelligence revealed renewed terrorist activities around Chiralia, a densely forested area believed to have been used by insurgents as a hideout because of its difficult terrain and natural cover.
Makama reported that an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, ISR, platform was deployed at about 11:40am. to carry out an armed reconnaissance mission over the area.
During the surveillance operation, the aircraft reportedly identified suspected terrorists moving within the location alongside several concealed structures believed to have served as operational shelters, logistics bases and staging points for insurgent activities.
“After confirming the targets, attack aircraft carried out precision strikes on the identified
