Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has carried out precision air strikes against key terrorist strongholds in Borno State, aiming to disrupt insurgent networks in Nigeria’s North-East. The strikes, conducted on July 6, 2025, targeted Wa Jahode and Loghpere, locations in the Mandara Mountains known as fortified enclaves for the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) faction of Boko Haram.
According to a statement signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information at the Nigerian Air Force Headquarters, the rugged, mountain-covered terrain along Nigeria’s border with Cameroon had recently seen increased terrorist activity, including reports of logistics build-up and the presence of senior JAS commanders.
The NAF launched the strikes under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) following confirmatory Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance missions. These missions revealed clusters of structures equipped with solar panels, black flags, and fortified compounds, which were identified as signs of insurgent resurgence and preparations for coordinated attacks.
NAF strike aircraft executed a series of well-coordinated air interdictions, targeting and destroying high-value terrorist infrastructure, including logistics warehouses, command centres, and defensive shelters. The operation resulted in the neutralisation of several terrorists, effectively disrupting their supply chain and diminishing their capability to sustain further offensives.
The Nigerian Air Force affirmed its resolve to sustain its ongoing onslaught against terrorists and to restore lasting peace to all troubled regions across the country.
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