In the Sambisa region, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) carried out precise airstrikes that destroyed several terrorist organisations’ logistical assets and four weapons trucks.
The operation, which took place on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, also resulted in the neutralisation of numerous insurgents, the service revealed on Thursday. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, stated that reliable intelligence and ongoing monitoring of terrorist activity in the region served as the foundation for the successful operation.
He said that the strikes severely reduced the militants’ ability to operate. According to Ejodame, “the strikes disrupted the adversary’s operational mobility and reinforced the effectiveness of intelligence-driven airpower in support of ongoing security efforts.” The airstrikes are a component of continuing military operations under Operation Hadin Kai, which aims to quell insurgency and bring stability back to the northeastern region of Nigeria.
The operation also comes after Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, Chief of the Air Staff, recently reiterated the Air Force’s commitment to maintaining decisive air supremacy in the theatre of operations.Aneke claims that maintaining air superiority is still essential to solidifying security forces’ victories in the war on terrorism. In the meantime, Air Vice Marshal Precious Amadi, Chief of Operations at NAF Headquarters, made an operational visit to the NAF Base in Maiduguri, Borno State, to evaluate the equipment and personnel’s readiness.
He examined the operational environment and was given thorough briefings by the 105 Composite Group and the Air Component during the tour. The Air Force claims that the briefings demonstrated the base’s resiliency and readiness to continue high-speed collaborative operations with other security agencies.
In order to improve cooperation between air and ground troops, the tour also included contacts with the Theatre Command Headquarters of Operation Hadin Kai. During that time, Air Vice Marshal MC Ekwueme, the Air Officer Commanding Tactical Air Command, also paid a visit to the base, which the Air Force claimed improved the spirits of the soldiers stationed there. The Chief of the Air Staff discussed the situation and reaffirmed the Air Force’s dedication to continuing aerial operations against insurgent organisations.
He claims that in order to shape the battlespace and limit the movement of opposing elements, coordinated air and ground actions are still essential. According to Aneke, “the NAF remains focused on maintaining persistent air presence, delivering precision effects, and supporting joint forces to consolidate hard-won gains toward lasting peace and stability.”
