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The Nigerian Air Force on Thursday said two successful airstrikes conducted on insurgent strongholds in Borno State killed several terrorists.

The service said the coordinated air interdiction missions, executed under the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI, targeted Kollaram and Arra—two locations long considered havens for terrorist activity in the Sambisa general area and the Southern Tumbuns.

This was contained in a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, on Thursday.

Ejodame said the first strike occurred at about 5:30 a.m. in Kollaram after Intelligence and surveillance footage confirmed the presence of high-value terrorist commanders and active operational hubs, including structures fitted with solar panels used by the fighters.

He said, “In a bold display of force and precision, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI, executed two highly successful air interdiction missions on April 15, 2025, targeting terrorist strongholds in Borno State’s Sambisa general area and the Southern Tumbuns.

“The first strike occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. in Kollaram, a known stronghold of insurgents. Intelligence reports, supported by surveillance footage, confirmed the presence of high-value terrorist commanders in the area. Several structures, some equipped with solar panels, were identified as active terrorist hubs.

“Nigerian Air Force assets carried out a precision strike on the location, eliminating several fighters and disabling key infrastructure.”

He added that later in the day, at around 3:55 p.m., NAF assets struck again in Arra, Sambisa.

According to him, real-time visuals gathered from Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions revealed clusters of armed militants.

“Precision-guided munitions were employed, resulting in the effective destruction of targets and disruption of the group’s operational capabilities.

“These back-to-back missions are part of a sustained air campaign designed to erode terrorist capabilities, dismantle leadership structures, and eliminate sanctuaries across Nigeria,” Ejodame added.

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