No fewer than 35 terrorists have been killed in airstrikes executed by the Nigerian Air Drive underneath the Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) close to Nigeria and Cameroon border.
An announcement by the NAF Spokesman, Air Cdre Ehimen Ejodame stated the precision airstrike was carried out within the early hours of Saturday, 23 August, 2025.
In accordance with Ejodame, the airstrikes neutralised greater than 35 terrorists who had converged close to the Nigeria–Cameroon border, following an tried assault on floor troops at Kumshe.
He said additional that the Air Part of Operation Hadin Kai, appearing on a number of intelligence from a number of sources, executed precision strikes in successive passes, participating the terrorists and neutralising greater than 35 fighters at 4 recognized meeting areas.
“Following the operation, communication was re-established with floor troops, who confirmed that the state of affairs round their location had been stabilised,” he stated.
Ejodame reiterated that the newest operation demonstrates NAF’s unwavering dedication to offering shut air assist to floor forces, whereas additionally disrupting terrorist logistics and motion corridors alongside the North-East border areas.
In the meantime, the Chief of the Air Workers, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, counseled the aircrew for his or her professionalism and reaffirmed that NAF will maintain aggressive and intelligence-driven air operations to make sure full degradation of terrorist parts threatening Nigeria’s sovereignty.
