NAF Destroys Terrorist Enclaves in Southern Tumbuns

On April 24, 2026, at 18:50 hours, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) executed a precise airstrike against terrorist enclaves in Southern Tumbuns, successfully eliminating several insurgents. The operation was conducted based on credible intelligence, with NAF air assets carrying out surveillance operations that tracked insurgent movements along concealed routes.

According to a statement from the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodam, the operation targeted structures hidden beneath dense foliage, indicating a deliberate effort by insurgents to evade detection. The NAF's successful strike aimed to destroy terrorist hideouts and further degrade the operational capabilities of these groups, reaffirming the commitment of the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sundai Kelvin Anek, to dismantle terrorist networks.

The NAF emphasized its sustained focus on intelligence-driven operations to ensure that no terrorist enclave remains beyond reach as operations intensify to safeguard the nation and its citizens.