The Nigerian Airforce has announced that a precision air strike it carried out against the notorious Boko-haram sect in their enclaves in Chikide and Degbewa in Borno State, thereby inflicting heavy blow on the terrorist ground.
The NAF said it targeted key insurgent hideouts around the Mandara mountains based on credible intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance reports. Ali Ngulde, a terrorist leader was said to be holding a strategic meeting at the location.
Group Captain Kabiru Ali, Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information said in a statement that surveillance indicated the presence of a fortified command hub with sophisticated solar-powered installations, prompting the service to settle for an unexpected night attack.
The statement read, “In a bold demonstration of air power and precision night warfare capabilities, the NAF executed a devastating nocturnal airstrike against terrorist hideouts in Chikide and Degbewa on 16 March 2025.
“The night operation targeted insurgent enclaves deep within the treacherous Mandara Mountains, delivering a crippling blow to the terrorists’ stronghold and disrupting their activities.
“ISR missions over the area confirmed terrorist activity at a key assembly point in Degbewa, alongside the presence of heavily fortified structures equipped with solar-powered installations – clear evidence of an active command hub. Following this intelligence, the NAF immediately launched a precision night strike under the cover of darkness, achieving complete surprise.”
Ali noted the operation destroyed key logistics and command structures, igniting large fires and neutralising scores of terrorists.
“The successful execution of this night operation underscores the NAF’s growing dominance in both day and night air power capabilities, proving that insurgents can no longer operate under the cover of darkness.
“Through relentless precision strikes and sustained air operations, the NAF remains committed to utilising its formidable air power to neutralise terrorist networks and restore lasting peace to the region,” Ali added.
