The Nigerian Air Power (NAF) has mentioned that its plane working below the Joint Activity Power of Operation HADIN KAI, on January 8, 2026, destroyed terrorists’ constructions at Abbaga Jiri within the Timbuktu Triangle space of Borno State.
A press release by the NAF spokesman, Air Cdre Ehimen Ejodame, mentioned the Air Componet performing on actionable, multi-source intelligence that confirmed lively terrorists’ presence, constructions, and hid logistics services within the space, deployed air belongings in built-in surveillance and precision strike roles to have interaction recognized targets.
He mentioned, “The operation was intentionally designed to degrade terrorist functionality, deny sanctuary, and form the battlespace for floor forces, in strict adherence to established guidelines of engagement and the safety of non-combatants.”
In line with him, the recognized terrorist constructions have been decisively engaged and destroyed, denying the terrorists freedom of motion, whereas a follow-up engagement neutralised armed components noticed converging on the placement.
“Subsequent advances by floor troops into the world confirmed the effectiveness of the air strikes and validated the success of the joint air–land operation,” he mentioned.
The Chief of the Air Employees (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, commenting on the operation mentioned the success of the mission displays the Nigerian Air Power’s resolve to dominate the air area in help of joint operations.
“This operation demonstrates our unwavering dedication to delivering exact and decisive airpower in help of floor forces. We are going to proceed to disclaim terrorists freedom of motion, sanctuary, and logistics wherever they search to cover,” the CAS mentioned.
Reaffirming the NAF’s posture, Air Marshal Aneke emphasised that air operations would stay relentless and intelligence-driven.
“Our operations are fastidiously deliberate and intelligence-led, guaranteeing most impact on hostile components whereas safeguarding harmless civilians. The Nigerian Air Power will maintain stress till terrorist networks are fully dismantled,” he added.
The operation underscored the Nigerian Air Power’s aggressive posture, precision employment of airpower, and unwavering dedication to sustained joint operations.
He added that the operation additional highlighted the Service’s crucial position in enabling floor forces to keep up momentum and ship decisive results in opposition to terrorist networks threatening lives, property, and Nigeria’s nationwide safety.
