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| Nigeria: Military air interdiction destroys terrorist stronghold in Marte axis |
| 2026-05-04 |
Translated Text: Military Air Interdiction Destroys Terrorist Stronghold in Marte Axis By Zagazola Makama The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has successfully executed an air interdiction mission targeting a terrorist stronghold in the Tumbuns general area of Borno State. Sources disclosed that the operation was carried out in the early hours of May 1 at about 5:35 a.m. by coordinated air assets with additional support from military drone platforms for battle damage assessment. According to the source, the mission followed credible intelligence indicating significant terrorist activity around the Metele and Dogon Chukwu axis, including the presence of fortified structures and extensive trench systems. The sources further revealed that confirmatory intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) conducted a day earlier identified an island location with prominent structures believed to serve as storage facilities, as well as multiple defensive trenches. “During the mission, over 20 insurgents were observed within the targeted structures. All identified targets were subsequently engaged in successive passes using precision-guided munitions,” the sources said. He noted that the strikes resulted in the neutralisation of several terrorist elements and the destruction of their logistics bases and operational infrastructure. More: Troops Dislodge Terrorists in Konduga After Drone-Guided Strike
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