The Nigerian Air Force conducted a series of precision airstrikes on Saturday, July 6, 2025, aimed at dismantling Boko Haram hideouts located in the Mandara Mountains of Borno State.
These strikes were part of Operation Hadin Kai and specifically targeted the areas of Wa Jahode and Loghpere, both known as long-standing bases of the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad faction of Boko Haram.
This region, situated along the Nigeria-Cameroon border, is notoriously difficult to access and had recently experienced a spike in terrorist activities, including a build-up of supplies and the presence of top-level Boko Haram commanders.
According to a statement released on Monday by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF Headquarters, the operation followed confirmed intelligence reports.
Ejodame explained, “In a major blow to insurgent networks in Nigeria’s North-East, the Nigerian Air Force under OPHK, launched precision air strikes on 6 July 2025 against key terrorist strongholds nestled in the Mandara Mountains, located in Borno State.
“The high-profile targets, Wa Jahode and Loghpere, have long served as fortified enclaves for the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad faction of Boko Haram.
“The locations, known for their rugged, mountain-covered terrain along Nigeria’s border with Cameroon, had recently witnessed increased terrorist activity, including reports of a logistics build-up and the presence of senior JAS Commanders.
“The strikes followed confirmatory Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance missions revealing clusters of structures fitted with solar panels, black flags, and fortified compounds, clear signs of insurgent resurgence and preparations for coordinated attacks. In response, NAF strike aircraft executed a series of well-coordinated air interdictions, targeting and destroying high-value terrorist infrastructure including logistics warehouses, command centres, and defensive shelters.”
He noted that a significant number of insurgents were eliminated during the strike.
“Several terrorists were neutralised in the operation, effectively disrupting their supply chain and diminishing their capability to sustain further offensives.
“The Nigerian Air Force remains resolute to sustain the ongoing onslaught against terrorists and restore lasting peace to all troubled regions across the Country,” Ejodame added.
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