Missile strikes by the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, have killed more than 10 terrorists linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, in coordinated operations across the North-eastern states of Borno and Yobe, including areas within the Timbuktu Triangle.
The precision attacks were carried out on Tuesday, January 13, by the air component of Operation Hadin Kai, following real-time intelligence gathered through Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, UAVs.
Surveillance first identified a group of approximately 10 ISWAP fighters, armed with motorcycles and bicycles, taking cover under a large, dense tree along the Ambia Tasha, Ambia Sheruri, Ambia Turo, and Shangamaru axis in Yobe.
After receiving authorisation, the air component engaged the target with precision munitions, destroying terrorist equipment, motorcycles, and other assets. Post-strike assessments confirmed significant casualties, with only one individual seen escaping the impact zone.
The operations are part of ongoing efforts to restrict ISWAP’s movement, disrupt their supply chains, and protect communities in Nigeria’s north-east.
Military sources said aerial surveillance and targeted strikes, conducted in close coordination with ground troops, will continue until remaining threats are neutralised.
Earlier this month, similar air operations across the north-east and north-west destroyed terrorist hideouts, eliminated weapons and logistics, and killed several fighters.
Ehimen Ejodame, director of public relations and information at NAF headquarters, confirmed in a statement that the operations were conducted between January 1 and 2 through joint task forces under Operation Hadin Kai and Operation Fasan Yamma Sector 2.
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