NAF Airstrikes Target Terrorists in North-east Nigeria

On April 24, 2026, at 18:50 hours, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) conducted airstrikes that successfully destroyed terrorists' hideouts in North-east Nigeria, specifically in the Southern Tumbun area. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodam, the Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF Headquarters, disclosed that the operation was part of a sustained effort to pressure terrorist elements.

The mission was based on credible intelligence regarding terrorist activities, leading to a focused surveillance sweep. NAF air assets engaged in precise strikes on identified structures, achieving the desired effect of destroying terrorist infrastructure and further degrading their operational capabilities.

Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Sundai Kelvin Anek reaffirmed NAF's resolve to dismantle terrorist networks and ensure that no enclaves remain beyond reach, emphasizing the ongoing commitment to safeguard the nation and its citizens.