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NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists In Abbagajiri, Clear Way For Ground Forces Action by dre11(op): 9:57am On Jan 11
NAF says airstrikes hit terrorists in Abbagajiri, clear way for ground forces in Timbuktu Triangle

By Kingsley Omonobi


The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said its aircraft operating under the Joint Task Force of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully struck terrorist targets at Abbagajiri in the Timbuktu Triangle area of Lake Chad, clearing the way for a coordinated ground offensive by troops.

The Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed that the airstrikes were carried out during a coordinated air interdiction operation on 8 January 2026.

According to him, the operation was based on actionable, multi-source intelligence that confirmed the presence of terrorists, fortified structures, and concealed logistics facilities in the area.

“NAF air assets were deployed in integrated surveillance and precision strike roles to engage identified targets. The operation was deliberately designed to degrade terrorist capabilities, deny them sanctuary, and shape the battlespace for ground forces, in strict adherence to established rules of engagement and the protection of non-combatants,” Ejodame said.

Commenting on the operation, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, said the successful mission underscored the Nigerian Air Force’s resolve to dominate the air domain in support of joint operations.

“This operation demonstrates our unwavering commitment to delivering precise and decisive airpower in support of ground forces. We will continue to deny terrorists freedom of movement, sanctuary, and logistics wherever they seek to hide,” the CAS stated.

Ejodame added that identified terrorist structures were decisively engaged and destroyed, denying the terrorists freedom of action. A follow-up engagement also neutralised armed elements observed converging on the location.

Subsequent advances by ground troops into the area, he said, confirmed the effectiveness of the airstrikes and validated the success of the joint air–land operation.

Reaffirming the NAF’s posture, Air Marshal Aneke emphasised that air operations would remain relentless and intelligence-driven.

“Our operations are carefully planned and intelligence-led, ensuring maximum effect on hostile elements while safeguarding innocent civilians. The Nigerian Air Force will sustain pressure until terrorist networks are completely dismantled,” he added.
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/01/naf-says-airstrikes-hit-terrorists-in-abbagajiri-clear-way-for-ground-forces-in-timbuktu-triangle/

Re: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists In Abbagajiri, Clear Way For Ground Forces Action by muyico(m): 11:10am On Jan 11
Congratulations 👏🎉 to Nigerians troops
Re: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists In Abbagajiri, Clear Way For Ground Forces Action by mascot87(m): 11:23am On Jan 11
I'm loving the new NAF. More bombardment pls till no virgin is left for them in hell
Re: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists In Abbagajiri, Clear Way For Ground Forces Action by Exousiang01(m): 11:23am On Jan 11
Watch how they will come and start asking for pictures and video evidence.

Meanwhile the so-called strike by the US on the 25th, the only pictures we have seen are of bombs that didn't detonate....

No pictures of anything else
Re: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists In Abbagajiri, Clear Way For Ground Forces Action by ENIGMA11(m): 11:24am On Jan 11
Congratulations...more bombardments needed
Re: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists In Abbagajiri, Clear Way For Ground Forces Action by SmartPolician: 11:25am On Jan 11
Great job!! At some point, I was beginning to wonder the job of the Air Force
Re: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists In Abbagajiri, Clear Way For Ground Forces Action by Darkjudge24: 11:25am On Jan 11
Congratulations to our gallant airmen and soldiers
Re: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists In Abbagajiri, Clear Way For Ground Forces Action by PheelzAlmighty: 11:25am On Jan 11
This country is a huge joke....


Kudos to our gallant soldiers
Re: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists In Abbagajiri, Clear Way For Ground Forces Action by AfonjaPriest: 11:27am On Jan 11
Anything to raise the hope of Nigerians, they will do
We have recorded substantial success against terrorists. Lies!
The economy is improving. Lies!
Tinubu is going on vacation. Lies!
I will only believe their lies if I am CORNfused.
Re: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists In Abbagajiri, Clear Way For Ground Forces Action by PheelzAlmighty: 11:27am On Jan 11
I would never have believed that a day will come when we will have a president worse than buhari...

There is trouble o, serious trouble
Re: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists In Abbagajiri, Clear Way For Ground Forces Action by 2RightHands1Coc(m): 11:27am On Jan 11
Terrorists with monikers on NL will soon come and start asking for Video evidence.
Re: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists In Abbagajiri, Clear Way For Ground Forces Action by ElevationD: 11:34am On Jan 11
Now they are seriously putting in the efforts. Hopefully the saboteurs among the military have been eliminated. I think that Donald Trump’s effort at helping us has triggered something in the military. That lake Chad area was a no go area. Hopefully they can clear the area. Again, I hope that the success achieved within Sambisa forest can be sustained.

If efforts are serious, well coordinated and sustained, terrorism should end this year and farmers/villagers can return home peacefully.
Re: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists In Abbagajiri, Clear Way For Ground Forces Action by MiamiLord: 11:38am On Jan 11
We need to be seeing evidence abeg.

I see all this as media propaganda
Re: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists In Abbagajiri, Clear Way For Ground Forces Action by princepee: 11:39am On Jan 11
Give it to them...
That is the language they understand.
Violence for violence.
President Trump' have shown Us how it should be done
Re: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists In Abbagajiri, Clear Way For Ground Forces Action by Checkwell: 11:40am On Jan 11
muyico:
Congratulations 👏🎉 to Nigerians troops
Who asked you to comment? Even with AI, you still dey type errors. Na wa o.
Re: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists In Abbagajiri, Clear Way For Ground Forces Action by Ifeemelunma(m): 11:45am On Jan 11
Yes video or I don't believe it
Exousiang01:
Watch how they will come and start asking for pictures and video evidence.

Meanwhile the so-called strike by the US on the 25th, the only pictures we have seen are of bombs that didn't detonate....

No pictures of anything else
Re: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists In Abbagajiri, Clear Way For Ground Forces Action by inoki247: 11:46am On Jan 11
Come and tell us they're innocent people or fisher man.....
Re: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists In Abbagajiri, Clear Way For Ground Forces Action by twilliamx(m): 11:47am On Jan 11
Exousiang01:
Watch how they will come and start asking for pictures and video evidence.

Meanwhile the so-called strike by the US on the 25th, the only pictures we have seen are of bombs that didn't detonate....

No pictures of anything else
Because they are generational cannibals , seeing mangled human flesh does not faze them
Re: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists In Abbagajiri, Clear Way For Ground Forces Action by CJStarz: 11:48am On Jan 11
Exousiang01:
Watch how they will come and start asking for pictures and video evidence.

Meanwhile the so-called strike by the US on the 25th, the only pictures we have seen are of bombs that didn't detonate....

No pictures of anything else
You confuse your self with this comment.
Re: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists In Abbagajiri, Clear Way For Ground Forces Action by ElevationD: 11:53am On Jan 11
Exousiang01:
Watch how they will come and start asking for pictures and video evidence.

Meanwhile the so-called strike by the US on the 25th, the only pictures we have seen are of bombs that didn't detonate....

No pictures of anything else
See your life?
You accused others of asking for pictures and then turn around to ask for pictures.
Can you see how supporting APC blindly brings confusion to you and fellows like you?
Re: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists In Abbagajiri, Clear Way For Ground Forces Action by osuofia2(m): 12:09pm On Jan 11
The struggle for 72 virgins is real,
Re: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists In Abbagajiri, Clear Way For Ground Forces Action by osuofia2(m): 12:11pm On Jan 11
Exousiang01:
Watch how they will come and start asking for pictures and video evidence.

Meanwhile the so-called strike by the US on the 25th, the only pictures we have seen are of bombs that didn't detonate....

No pictures of anything else
When are you joining the que for your 72 virgins? Because this present chief of air staff is not joking
Re: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists In Abbagajiri, Clear Way For Ground Forces Action by Apcshit: 12:19pm On Jan 11
osuofia2:
The struggle for 72 virgins is real,
Lol very true indeed lol
Re: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists In Abbagajiri, Clear Way For Ground Forces Action by Exousiang01(m): 12:27pm On Jan 11
ElevationD:
See your life?
You accused others of asking for pictures and then turn around to ask for pictures.
Can you see how supporting APC blindly brings confusion to you and fellows like you?
Please kindly show me where I asked for pictures.
You have granite inside your head
Re: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists In Abbagajiri, Clear Way For Ground Forces Action by classicfrank4u(m): 12:31pm On Jan 11
Exousiang01:
Watch how they will come and start asking for pictures and video evidence.

Meanwhile the so-called strike by the US on the 25th, the only pictures we have seen are of bombs that didn't detonate....

No pictures of anything else
So it is the US that will leave their military base far away to come to Nigeria to take pictures of the airstrike? Isn't that supposed to be the job of our military?
Re: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists In Abbagajiri, Clear Way For Ground Forces Action by Beans111: 12:40pm On Jan 11
Good development for Nigeria Army.
Re: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists In Abbagajiri, Clear Way For Ground Forces Action by Expanse2020(m): 1:07pm On Jan 11
Exousiang01:
Watch how they will come and start asking for pictures and video evidence.

Meanwhile the so-called strike by the US on the 25th, the only pictures we have seen are of bombs that didn't detonate....

No pictures of anything else
Thank you my brother...
Up till now we didn't see the videos of the village neutralize and dead bodies and no want talk.. about ...
That why Gumi said you can call a terrorist creator to come and kill terrorist..
But wait they will come and attack our NAF that is audio and fake
Re: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists In Abbagajiri, Clear Way For Ground Forces Action by Exceed15: 1:08pm On Jan 11
Good riddance. Gumi is in severe pain now
Re: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists In Abbagajiri, Clear Way For Ground Forces Action by Tenses: 1:26pm On Jan 11
Exousiang01:
Watch how they will come and start asking for pictures and video evidence.

Meanwhile the so-called strike by the US on the 25th, the only pictures we have seen are of bombs that didn't detonate....

No pictures of anything else
Oga you people should work on earning back the trust of Nigerians. This mistrust is stemmed from the years of lies and propaganda from the apc government.
Re: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists In Abbagajiri, Clear Way For Ground Forces Action by GenFunction: 1:30pm On Jan 11
Hope no be whining ba?.
because una don too do
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