NAF Airstrikes Eliminate Terrorist Commanders, Fighters, Dismantle  Headquarters in Sambisa Forest

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed the elimination of high-value terrorist commanders and their fighters following a precision airstrike conducted in the Sambisa Forest axis of Borno State.

The operation, carried out by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai under the Joint Task Force (North-East), targeted insurgents’ strongholds in the Yuwe general area on February 28, 2026.

According to the NFA Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the mission was executed after detailed Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions verified the presence of structures serving as command hideouts and logistics depots for terrorist leaders.