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| Nigeria: Several terrorists killed as Air Force destroys enclave in Sambisa Forest air strike |
| 2026-04-21 |
Text: Several terrorists killed as Air Force destroys enclave in Sambisa Forest air strike By Zagazola Makama The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai have eliminated several terrorists following a precision air interdiction mission conducted on a known terrorist enclave at Yuwe in the Sambisa Forest general area. Military sources said the operation was carried out on April 19 at about 5:45 p.m. by the Phantom Formation in collaboration with the Grey Raptor platform in support of battlefield air interdiction operations. The mission, was launched following credible intelligence and confirmatory intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) that revealed active terrorist presence and fortified structures, including suspected bunkers within the area. Upon arrival over the target location in the Sambisa Forest axis of Sambisa Forest, the air crew identified designated targets and engaged them with precision munitions. More at the link Related: Sambisa Forest: 2026-04-09 Nigeria: ISWAP fighters express apprehension over safety of families after airstrikes in Sambisa Sambisa Forest: 2026-04-04 Nigeria: ISWAP fighters face food, fuel shortages in Borno — intelligence Sambisa Forest: 2026-03-31 Nigeria: Boko Haram recently released a video threatening ISWAP Related: Operation Hadin Kai: 2026-04-13 Reuters: Nigerian air force attacks agricultural market, killing at least 200 people Operation Hadin Kai: 2026-04-10 Nigeria: DHQ confirms attack on military base in Borno, troops repel insurgents Operation Hadin Kai: 2026-04-09 Nigeria: ISWAP fighters express apprehension over safety of families after airstrikes in Sambisa |
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