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[/b]OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA: TROOPS STORM NOTORIOUS BANDIT KINGPIN GWASKA DAN KARMI’S STRONGHOLD, NEUTRALISE SCORES[b]

Troops of 8 Division Nigerian Army operating under Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA In a fierce firefight have successfully neutralise scores of bandits in the camp of notorious bandit leader Gwaska Dan Karmi after a fierce gun battle.

The operation was triggered by credible intelligence revealing that over 100 bandits had gathered at the camp to coordinate large-scale attacks on local communities and military supply lines. Following days of intensive surveillance, ground troops supported by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), intercepted the bandits on January 31, 2026.

A fierce firefight ensued as the terrorists attempted a flanking and encircle manoeuver. However, they were overwhelmed by the superior firepower of the troops While many bandits were eliminated, others fled iwith gunshot wounds. The Camp was set ablaze before the troops withdraw.The NAF component is currently conducting interdiction missions to intercept the fleeing remnants, while ground troops maintain dominance over the area.

Regrettably, some gallant soldiers paid the supreme price during the fierce encounter and one combat enabler vehicle was hit by the enemy's Rocket Propelled Gun,which caught fire. The Nigerian Army honours fallen soldiers' sacrifice and remains determined in its mission. Combat efficiency remains high as troops continue to dismantle bandit networks and disrupt their supply chains across the region.

OLANIYI OSOBA
Lieutenant Colonel
Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 8 Division Nigerian Army/Sector 2 Operation
FANSAN YAMMA
1 February 2026

[/b]OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA: TROOPS STORM NOTORIOUS BANDIT KINGPIN GWASKA DAN KARMI’S STRONGHOLD IN ZAMFARA, NEUTRALISE SCORES[b]

Troops of 8 Division Nigerian Army operating under Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA In a fierce firefight have successfully neutralise scores of bandits in the camp of notorious bandit leader Gwaska Dan Karmi after a fierce gun battle in Maru Local Government of Zamfara State.

The operation was triggered by credible intelligence revealing that over 100 bandits had gathered at the camp to coordinate large-scale attacks on local communities and military supply lines. Following days of intensive surveillance, ground troops supported by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), intercepted the bandits on January 31, 2026.

A fierce firefight ensued as the terrorists attempted a flanking and encircle manoeuver. However, they were overwhelmed by the superior firepower of the troops While many bandits were eliminated, others fled iwith gunshot wounds. The Camp was set ablaze before the troops withdraw.The NAF component is currently conducting interdiction missions to intercept the fleeing remnants, while ground troops maintain dominance over the area.

Regrettably, some gallant soldiers paid the supreme price during the fierce encounter and one combat enabler vehicle was hit by the enemy's Rocket Propelled Gun,which caught fire. The Nigerian Army honours fallen soldiers' sacrifice and remains determined in its mission. Combat efficiency remains high as troops continue to dismantle bandit networks and disrupt their supply chains across the region.

OLANIYI OSOBA
Lieutenant Colonel
Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 8 Division Nigerian Army/Sector 2 Operation
FANSAN YAMMA
1 February 2026

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[/b]Some cool & interesting images from the African Chiefs of Defence staff Summit 2025, I think the DICON is partnering with the Turkish government and other defence arms based in Turkey[b]

With intentions to develop military hardware and equipment, as well as possibly weapons locally, Nigeria and Turkey are strengthening their defence industry cooperation. This will lessen Nigeria's dependency on Western nations and boost its own defence sector. The Nigerian military's capabilities will be strengthened by this increased collaboration, which also includes the possibility of knowledge transfer and cooperative equipment manufacturing.
The goal of the collaboration is to produce military hardware and equipment locally that satisfies international standards; Kaduna facilities have been identified as possible production hubs.
As part of the collaboration, technology will be transferred to Nigeria to assist it in creating capacity and develop its own defence sector. This will be a dream come through for me, especially in the area of producing polymer-based firearms from the traditional rusty AKs.

[/b]Nigeria Arms Production Company Sets To Export 1 Million DG103 Guns To Other Nations Of Africa[b]

Good news for NA & NDF, DICON would start the producing DG103 equivalent of the AK103 from there production lines.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdtO2NXqrFY?si=1eca6_Q46dkvx2bz

BREAKING: Finland jails Simon Ekpa six years for terrorism, tax fraud

By: Zagazola Makama

A Finnish court has sentenced Simon Ekpa, a self-acclaimed Prime Minister of Biafra, to six years imprisonment for terrorism offences and tax fraud.

The Päijät-Häme District Court found Ekpa guilty of inciting a public crime committed with terrorist intent, participating in the activities of a terrorist group, aggravated tax fraud, and violating the Attorneys Act.

According to the court, Ekpa sought to promote the independence of the Biafra region in southeastern Nigeria by illegal means between August 2021 and November 2024.

The court said he used social media to build a politically influential position while supporting groups designated as terrorist organisations.

It said the movement under Ekpa established armed groups, supplied with weapons, explosives, and ammunition through his network of contacts.

“Ekpa urged and enticed his followers on his X account to commit crimes in Nigeria,” the court said.

The conviction marks the most high-profile ruling in Finland involving terrorism-related offences linked to Nigeria.

@DHQNigeria
@HQNigerianArmy

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[/b]CDS REBRANDS OPERATION SAFE HAVEN; DIRECTS END TO HOSTILITIES[b]

The Chief of Defence Staff, General CG Musa, has announced the rebranding of the North Central Operation SAFE HAVEN to Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP). The CDS made this announcement in Jos, during the official flag off of the new Operation.

In his remarks at the flag off ceremony, the Chief of Defence Staff, said Operation SAFE HAVEN had played a vital role in addressing the complex security challenges in its Joint Operations Area, and also served as a stabilizing force, providing the much-needed assurance of security to communities affected by decades of recurrent violence. General Musa, disclosed that the rebranding would reflect a broader mandate, renewed sense of purpose and a stronger resolve to secure not just temporary safety, but a lasting peace that would endure for generations.

The CDS further noted, that security challenges require more than immediate interventions but sustainable solutions that integrate military, political, judicial and community efforts. He, affirmed that Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE would place stronger emphasis on inter-agency collaboration, intelligence-driven operations and community engagement which encapsulate a whole-of-society approach. The CDS urged troops to embrace the new identity of JTF OPEP with pride, discipline and renewed vigor, while carrying out their duties in the pursuit of national security.

Earlier in his welcome address, the General Officer Commanding 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE, Major General Folusho Oyinlola, said the rebranding would usher in a renewed era of commitment, strategy, and purpose in the collective quest for peace and stability in the Joint Operations Area. He, stated that the rebranding exercise was a strategic realignment designed to make operations more proactive, intelligence-driven and result-oriented.

The Commander, called on all stakeholders including community leaders, religious bodies, civil society organisations, youth groups, and indeed every law-abiding citizen to partner with Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE more closely than ever before, as it continues to tackle emerging security challenges. He, thanked the Chief of Defence Staff for his unwavering support to the mission, and promised to restore permanent peace to JTF OPEP Joint Operations Area in the shortest possible time.

The Chief of Defence Operations (CDOPS), Major General EV Onumajuru, remarked that the new Operation would address the noticeable gap in the previous conduct of operations for sustainable peace and development in the JOA. According to the CDOPS, JTF OPEP would improve the early warning mechanism and also dominate all ungoverned spaces with the support of local communities.

The highlight of the event includes Inspection of quarter guard, decoration of the Commander with the new badge of JTF OPEP, hoisting of Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE flag and address to troops of 3 Division and JTF OPEP.

SAMSON NANTIP ZHAKOM
Major
Media Information Officer
JTF Operation ENDURING PEACE
29 August 2025

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[/b]Troops neutralise 12 terrorists, recover weapons in borno operations[b]

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and other security outfits, have neutralised 12 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during a series of offensive operations in Borno State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the long-range tactical operations were carried out between Aug. 29 and Aug. 30 in Tamsu Ngamdu, Dalakaleri, Gaza and Loskori Kura villages.

According to the sources , troops made contact with the insurgents at Loskori Kura, where 12 of the terrorists were neutralised after a fierce gun battle.

“Six AK-47 rifles, eight magazines loaded with rounds of ammunition, and a cache of assorted drugs were recovered. Some of the terrorists were observed to be receiving treatment from injuries sustained in an earlier encounter with troops the previous day,” the report said.

The sources added that the operation had successfully degraded terrorist in the general area, disrupting their mobility and access to logistics.

The Nigerian military has intensified ground and air offensives in the North-East theatre in recent months, targeting terrorist enclaves in the Sambisa Forest, Lake Chad Basin and Mandara Mountains

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[/b]CDS REBRANDS OPERATION SAFE HAVEN; DIRECTS END TO HOSTILITIES[b]

The Chief of Defence Staff, General CG Musa, has announced the rebranding of the North Central Operation SAFE HAVEN to Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP). The CDS made this announcement in Jos, during the official flag off of the new Operation.

In his remarks at the flag off ceremony, the Chief of Defence Staff, said Operation SAFE HAVEN had played a vital role in addressing the complex security challenges in its Joint Operations Area, and also served as a stabilizing force, providing the much-needed assurance of security to communities affected by decades of recurrent violence. General Musa, disclosed that the rebranding would reflect a broader mandate, renewed sense of purpose and a stronger resolve to secure not just temporary safety, but a lasting peace that would endure for generations.

The CDS further noted, that security challenges require more than immediate interventions but sustainable solutions that integrate military, political, judicial and community efforts. He, affirmed that Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE would place stronger emphasis on inter-agency collaboration, intelligence-driven operations and community engagement which encapsulate a whole-of-society approach. The CDS urged troops to embrace the new identity of JTF OPEP with pride, discipline and renewed vigor, while carrying out their duties in the pursuit of national security.

Earlier in his welcome address, the General Officer Commanding 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE, Major General Folusho Oyinlola, said the rebranding would usher in a renewed era of commitment, strategy, and purpose in the collective quest for peace and stability in the Joint Operations Area. He, stated that the rebranding exercise was a strategic realignment designed to make operations more proactive, intelligence-driven and result-oriented.

The Commander, called on all stakeholders including community leaders, religious bodies, civil society organisations, youth groups, and indeed every law-abiding citizen to partner with Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE more closely than ever before, as it continues to tackle emerging security challenges. He, thanked the Chief of Defence Staff for his unwavering support to the mission, and promised to restore permanent peace to JTF OPEP Joint Operations Area in the shortest possible time.

The Chief of Defence Operations (CDOPS), Major General EV Onumajuru, remarked that the new Operation would address the noticeable gap in the previous conduct of operations for sustainable peace and development in the JOA. According to the CDOPS, JTF OPEP would improve the early warning mechanism and also dominate all ungoverned spaces with the support of local communities.

The highlight of the event includes Inspection of quarter guard, decoration of the Commander with the new badge of JTF OPEP, hoisting of Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE flag and address to troops of 3 Division and JTF OPEP.

SAMSON NANTIP ZHAKOM
Major
Media Information Officer
JTF Operation ENDURING PEACE
29 August 2025

[/b]Troops of operation FANSAN YANMA sustain pressure against terrorists across North West, North Central[b]



Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have intensified offensive operations against terrorists across the Joint Operations Areas (JOAs) of North West and parts of North Central, recording significant gains in the fight against insecurity.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops of Nigerian Army, in the long week operations, sustained pressure through clearance operations, ambush response and joint patrols, which led to the rescue of kidnapped victims, recovery of weapons and arrest of suspects.

According to sources, in Sector 2 covering the 8 Division, troops responded to multiple terrorist activities between Aug. 27 and 28 in Sokoto, Zamfara, and Kebbi States.

“At about 11:30 p.m. on Aug. 27, troops repelled a terrorist attack in Sabon Birni Local Government Area, rescuing a kidnapped victim who has since been reunited with his family.

“In Ngaski, troops of 1 Brigade in conjunction with vigilantes cleared a suspected terrorist hideout in Wawu village, arresting two suspects who were handed over to security agencies for further investigation.

“Similarly, troops deployed at Tsauna in Ilella LGA, linked up with Keystone forces and engaged terrorists in Sarma village after clearing Rumji and Tumbulumkum. The terrorists fled, abandoning a motorcycle which was recovered,”said sources.

The sources further disclosed that troops escorting commuters from Funtua to Gusau encountered an ambush at Kwanan-Aki in Faskari LGA on Aug. 28.

The troops fought through the ambush with reinforcement from 17 Brigade, Sheme, though one soldier paid the supreme sacrifice and his rifle was carted away by the fleeing terrorists.

Troops also carried out clearance operations in Isa LGA of Sokoto State, where they made contact at Tsabre village, engaging terrorists and recovering one AK-47 rifle, three empty magazines and 10 rounds of ammunition. Another kidnapped victim was rescued during the operation.

In Sector 3 covering 2 Division JOA, terrorist elements attacked Rore village in Irepodun LGA of Kwara State, killing two locals before troops arrived. Report said while no direct contact was made, troops have intensified patrols in the axis to track the attackers.

The sources added that in Borgu LGA of Niger State, terrorists attacked troops at Babanna FOB on Aug. 28, but the soldiers repelled the assault, forcing the assailants to flee. One soldier sustained gunshot wounds and was evacuated for treatment.

“Exploitation conducted after the attack led to the discovery of the corpse of one neutralised terrorist at the outskirts of Babanna town. Troops also recovered one AK-47 rifle, four magazines loaded with 60 rounds, 323 rounds of 7.62x54mm ammunition and a mobile phone,” the sources said.

The Nigerian Army military command reiterated that despite isolated setbacks, troops under Operation FANSAN YANMA had maintained the momentum in dominating the battle space across Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Kwara, and Niger States.

It assured that troops remain committed to sustaining aggressive operations, collaborating with vigilantes and other security agencies to ensure lasting peace in the region.

Source: @Zagazola

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[/b]CDS REBRANDS OPERATION SAFE HAVEN; DIRECTS END TO HOSTILITIES[b]

The Chief of Defence Staff, General CG Musa, has announced the rebranding of the North Central Operation SAFE HAVEN to Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP). The CDS made this announcement in Jos, during the official flag off of the new Operation.

In his remarks at the flag off ceremony, the Chief of Defence Staff, said Operation SAFE HAVEN had played a vital role in addressing the complex security challenges in its Joint Operations Area, and also served as a stabilizing force, providing the much-needed assurance of security to communities affected by decades of recurrent violence. General Musa, disclosed that the rebranding would reflect a broader mandate, renewed sense of purpose and a stronger resolve to secure not just temporary safety, but a lasting peace that would endure for generations.

The CDS further noted, that security challenges require more than immediate interventions but sustainable solutions that integrate military, political, judicial and community efforts. He, affirmed that Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE would place stronger emphasis on inter-agency collaboration, intelligence-driven operations and community engagement which encapsulate a whole-of-society approach. The CDS urged troops to embrace the new identity of JTF OPEP with pride, discipline and renewed vigor, while carrying out their duties in the pursuit of national security.

Earlier in his welcome address, the General Officer Commanding 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE, Major General Folusho Oyinlola, said the rebranding would usher in a renewed era of commitment, strategy, and purpose in the collective quest for peace and stability in the Joint Operations Area. He, stated that the rebranding exercise was a strategic realignment designed to make operations more proactive, intelligence-driven and result-oriented.

The Commander, called on all stakeholders including community leaders, religious bodies, civil society organisations, youth groups, and indeed every law-abiding citizen to partner with Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE more closely than ever before, as it continues to tackle emerging security challenges. He, thanked the Chief of Defence Staff for his unwavering support to the mission, and promised to restore permanent peace to JTF OPEP Joint Operations Area in the shortest possible time.

The Chief of Defence Operations (CDOPS), Major General EV Onumajuru, remarked that the new Operation would address the noticeable gap in the previous conduct of operations for sustainable peace and development in the JOA. According to the CDOPS, JTF OPEP would improve the early warning mechanism and also dominate all ungoverned spaces with the support of local communities.

The highlight of the event includes Inspection of quarter guard, decoration of the Commander with the new badge of JTF OPEP, hoisting of Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE flag and address to troops of 3 Division and JTF OPEP.

SAMSON NANTIP ZHAKOM
Major
Media Information Officer
JTF Operation ENDURING PEACE
29 August 2025

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[/b]BH LEADER: Ibrahim Bakoura Doro, also known as Abu Oumaimah, the commander of Boko Haram. terrorist sect, was killed, according to the Niger Republic[b]

The Niger Republic's government claims that during a military operation in the Diffa region, its armed forces killed Ibrahim Bakoura, also known as Abu Oumaima, a senior Boko Haram leader.

The operation was conducted on August 15 through a series of precision airstrikes targeting Boko Haram locations in Korongol, Kournawa, and Shilawa, according to a statement made on Tuesday by the Nigerien Armed Forces (FAN).
Bakoura, a key role in the faction's structure, was among the high-ranking commanders killed by the strikes, which also reportedly destroyed logistical supplies and neutralised scores more fighters.
There were also claims that is still alive, as reported by @Zagazola - However, in an intercepted communication obtained by sources on Saturday , Bakoura dismissed the report of his death as false.

[/b]He was heard telling his commanders that he saw the news of his “killing” on social media, as announced by Niger Republic and circulated by conflict analyst Zagazola Makama. While admitting that the airstrikes indeed took place, he insisted that he was not among those killed[b]

[/b]Morocco’s Assertion that its Intelligence Guided Niger’s Military to Neutralise Boko Haram Leader Bakoura Doro[b]



Morocco’s claim that its intelligence services guided Niger’s military to neutralise Boko Haram commander Ibrahim Mahamadou, popularly known as “Bakoura Doro,” has again been placed in doubt as new evidence suggests the militant leader may still be alive.

Niger’s military authorities announced on August 15 that Bakoura was killed in a “surgical operation” in the Diffa region, with airstrikes targeting insurgent hideouts in the Bosso–Abadam axis.

The report, widely disseminated by Niger’s state broadcaster RTN, credited Morocco with providing crucial intelligence that enabled the operation. The announcement was hailed as a major counterterrorism breakthrough in both Niger and Nigeria, signaling a significant victory in West Africa’s fight against terrorism.

However, multiple sources close to Bakoura have contended that he was not killed and remains alive and unharmed. In what appeared to corroborate those claims, Bakoura is alleged to have appeared in an audio message denying the attack and dismissing Niger’s account as “false propaganda.” Bakoura allegedly stated that the photograph circulated as evidence of his death traces back to an image taken roughly seven years ago.

It is understood that the Nigerien authorities, under pressure to demonstrate progress against terrorism and to project a victory they have not yet achieved amidst dwindling security and economic challenges, used the operation for political messaging as much as for security purposes. The government has been struggling with credibility, and the claim of Bakoura’s death appeared to be an opportunity to rally public support.

In May 2024, Niger claimed it had apprehended Nigeria’s infamous bandit kingpin, Baleri (often described as a cousin or ally of Bello Turji), along with 65 of his men in southern Nigeria. The claim proved false when Turji and Baleri released a video dismissing it. Earlier, Niger had also claimed initial success against Bakoura, saying he was badly injured in airstrikes; that report likewise turned out to be untrue.

As of now, the true status of Bakoura remains unclear, illustrating the fog of war in a region still struggling with one of Africa’s longest-running insurgencies.

Source: @Zagazola

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[/b]PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

AIRING OF NAF DOCUMENTARIES ON NTA[b]

The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) will broadcast 2 captivating documentaries highlighting the Nigerian Air Force’s 61 Anniversary Celebration and the historic 4th African Air Forces Forum. The schedule is as follows:

NAF Day Event Roundup (Thursday, 7 August 2025 from 1005 to 1030pm).

4th African Air Forces (AAF) 2025 Documentary (Saturday, 9 August 2025 from 1005 to 1030 pm).

Don’t miss this rare behind-the-scenes look into the power, partnerships, and progress of the NAF. You can watch the broadcast on NTA via Channel 251 on DStv, Channel 92 on GOtv and Channel 104 on StarTimes. Alternatively, viewers can stream it live on YouTube at youtube.com/c/NTALive.

Ehimen Ejodame
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information,
Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force.

6 August 2025

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NA ELECTRONIC WALFARE

[/b]NA With PGSR-2 Beagle radar, The PGSR‑2 Beagle is a lightweight, man‑portable X‑band FMCW (Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave) radar system developed in Hungary by Pro Patria Electronics (later also branded under the PGSR‑3i Beagle line)
It is designed for roles such as border security, battlefield surveillance, and protection of civilian/military installations .
The radar is carried in two backpacks (~25 kg each), enabling rapid deployment by a two-person team in under five minutes[b]


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGY2rpzN_xk?si=oHf8OWs6YN5urWOF

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Not SOF. Infantry and recon platoon.

Thanks man

[/b]MEN OF DEEP BLUE SEA[b]



Source: @gallantdaletian

[/b]Troops foil another IED-laying attempt by terrorists along Marte–Dikwa road[b]



Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have foiled another an attempt by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists to plant improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along the Marte–Dikwa road in Borno State.

Zagazola Makama learnt from sources that the operation was part of renewed and sustained offensives directed by the military high command to deny terrorists freedom of action in the North East theatre.

The incident occurred at about 2:01 a.m. on Tuesday, when troops of Operation HADIN KAI positioned in an ambush along the strategic route, sighted a group of terrorists attempting to lay mines on a bridge.

The troops immediately engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to abandon their equipment and flee into the surrounding bush in disarray.

Two IEDs were recovered at the scene, while there were no casualties recorded among the troops.


Godspeed to the Men of the @NA


Source; @Zagazola

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[/b]The Nigerian Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has visited the Turkish defence company, Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi (MKE), in Istanbul as part of Nigeria’s participation in the ongoing IDEF 2025 Defence Industry Exhibition[b]

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[/b]Airstrikes decimate ISWAP fighters, destroy ammo dump in Marte[b]



The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has neutralised scores of ISWAP terrorists and destroyed their ammunition dump in a precision airstrike conducted on Sunday in Arinna Waje general area of Marte Local Government Area, Borno State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation followed credible intelligence and persistent surveillance which confirmed the massive convergence of terrorists in the area, five days after a bloody encounter with a rival Boko Haram faction.

The sources noted that based on the intelligence, Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft were scrambled to engage the identified locations in a series of well-coordinated bombardments.

“The strikes, executed with surgical precision, resulted in the total annihilation of several terrorist enclaves and logistics nodes within the target area.

“One of the airstrikes also triggered a secondary explosion, confirming a direct hit on a major terrorist ammunition storage site,”the sources added.

According to the sources, key ISWAP commanders were among those neutralised in the operation.

The sources added that the NAF, in synergy with surface forces and intelligence platforms, will sustain the momentum to deny the terrorists freedom of action and degrade their capabilities in the Lake Chad and Sambisa axis.

NAF confirmed Zagazola reports

[/b]NAF AIR STRIKES DECIMATE ISWAP LEADERSHIP CELL IN SOUTHERN TUMBUNS[b]

In a decisive blow to terrorist operations in the Lake Chad region, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), operating under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), conducted
precision air interdiction (AI) that neutralised several high-value Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders and fighters. The mission, carried out on 27 July 2025, targeted ARINA WOJE, a notorious ISWAP enclave in the Southern Tumbuns of Borno State, known as a sanctuary for insurgent leaders. The strike followed series of credible Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) sorties that confirmed the return of terrorist elements to the area after recent inter-factional clashes. ISR data revealed significant terrorist activity, including the movement of foot soldiers, reactivation of structures, and the concealment of possible command centres and logistics depots beneath dense foliage.

Acting on credible intelligence, NAF air assets were dispatched to undertake focused strike mission. Aircrew on arrival, acquired and prosecuted pre-selected targets using precision-guided munitions, achieving devastating effects. Preliminary battle damage assessment reveals the destruction of several structures housing key ISWAP leaders, fighters, and logistics storage facilities, effectively disrupting the group’s operational planning and resupply efforts in the region. This operation reflects the NAF’s continued resolve to dislodge terrorist elements, deny them freedom of movement, and support ground forces in restoring peace and stability across Nigeria. It also reinforces the value of intelligence-driven air power missions in modern counter-terrorism operations.

*Ehimen Ejodame*
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information,
Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force.

28 July 2025

[/b]Airstrikes decimate ISWAP fighters, destroy ammo dump in Marte[b]



The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has neutralised scores of ISWAP terrorists and destroyed their ammunition dump in a precision airstrike conducted on Sunday in Arinna Waje general area of Marte Local Government Area, Borno State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation followed credible intelligence and persistent surveillance which confirmed the massive convergence of terrorists in the area, five days after a bloody encounter with a rival Boko Haram faction.

The sources noted that based on the intelligence, Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft were scrambled to engage the identified locations in a series of well-coordinated bombardments.

“The strikes, executed with surgical precision, resulted in the total annihilation of several terrorist enclaves and logistics nodes within the target area.

“One of the airstrikes also triggered a secondary explosion, confirming a direct hit on a major terrorist ammunition storage site,”the sources added.

According to the sources, key ISWAP commanders were among those neutralised in the operation.

The sources added that the NAF, in synergy with surface forces and intelligence platforms, will sustain the momentum to deny the terrorists freedom of action and degrade their capabilities in the Lake Chad and Sambisa axis.