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Nigeria: NAF Airstrikes Kill Several Terrorists in Sambisa Forest

The airstrike followed credible intelligence and destroyed fortified structures and logistics bases, with the Air Force saying no civilians were harmed.

  • On Monday, April 20, 2026, the Nigerian Air Force conducted a precision airstrike in the Yuwe axis of the Sambisa Forest in Borno State, killing several terrorists and destroying key logistics facilities.
  • Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance assets confirmed terrorists were hiding in "fortified structures and bunkers," prompting the precision strike under Operation Hadin Kai's counter-insurgency efforts.
  • A subsequent Battle Damage Assessment confirmed the operation's success, with no civilian casualties recorded during the engagement targeting insurgent networks in the North-East.
  • Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke reaffirmed the military's resolve, stating, "We remain committed to the protection of our personnel, the security of our nation, and the safety of all citizens."
  • The NAF stated that sustained air operations continue to degrade terrorist networks, with mounting pressure forcing terrorists into "desperate and reactive actions" across the theatre.
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Global Upfront Newspapers broke the news on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
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