The Nigerian Air Power has mentioned a precision airstrike in opposition to Boko Haram enclaves in Chikide and Degbewa in Borno State has inflicted heavy losses on the terrorist group.
Appearing on credible intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance stories, the NAF mentioned it focused key rebel hideouts inside the rugged Mandara Mountains, the place infamous terrorist chief Ali Ngulde and his fighters had been believed to be assembly.
A press release on Tuesday by the Deputy Director of Public Relations and Info, Group Captain Kabiru Ali, mentioned surveillance confirmed the presence of a fortified command hub with solar-powered installations, prompting the service to execute a shock evening assault.
The assertion learn, “In a daring demonstration of air energy and precision evening warfare capabilities, the NAF executed a devastating nocturnal airstrike in opposition to terrorist hideouts in Chikide and Degbewa on 16 March 2025.
“The evening operation focused rebel enclaves deep inside the treacherous Mandara Mountains, delivering a crippling blow to the terrorists’ stronghold and disrupting their actions.Appearing on credible Intelligence, ISR information, stories indicated that the infamous terrorist chief, Ali Ngulde, and his fighters had deliberate a high-level engagement on the location.
“ISR missions over the realm confirmed terrorist exercise at a key meeting level in Degbewa, alongside the presence of closely fortified constructions outfitted with solar-powered installations – clear proof of an energetic command hub. Following this intelligence, the NAF instantly launched a precision evening strike below the duvet of darkness, attaining full shock.”
Ali mentioned the operation destroyed key logistics and command constructions, igniting giant fires and neutralising scores of terrorists.
“The profitable execution of this evening operation underscores the NAF’s rising dominance in each day and evening air energy capabilities, proving that insurgents can not function below the duvet of darkness.
“Via relentless precision strikes and sustained air operations, the NAF stays dedicated to utilising its formidable air energy to neutralise terrorist networks and restore lasting peace to the area,” Ali added.
