By Peter Omopo
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed a major terrorist supply and logistics base in the Southern Tumbuns axis of the North-East following a precision air strike carried out on December 14.
The operation, which took place at Dabar Masara, targeted a location identified as a critical support hub for terrorist activities in the region and forms part of ongoing efforts to disrupt insurgent supply chains and weaken their operational capacity.
In a statement, the Director of Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the strike was executed based on actionable intelligence indicating the presence of a terrorist workshop and sustained movement of armed fighters in the area.
He explained that the Air Component of Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai deployed a coordinated force package that integrated Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions with precision strike capabilities.
According to Ejodame, pre-strike surveillance revealed frequent terrorist activity and a large number of vehicles concealed under dense vegetation, confirming the location as an active logistics and coordination site. Further monitoring on the day of the operation showed terrorists moving around the hidden vehicles, prompting immediate engagement in line with established Rules of Engagement.
Post-strike assessments confirmed that the concealed vehicles were destroyed and several terrorist elements neutralised during the operation.
Ejodame said the successful mission highlights the Nigerian Air Force’s reliance on intelligence-driven and precise air operations in support of national counterterrorism efforts, reaffirming its commitment to working closely with other arms of the Armed Forces to dismantle terrorist networks and enhance security across affected areas.
