{"id":7255,"date":"2025-04-18T01:48:14","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T01:48:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=7255"},"modified":"2025-04-18T01:48:18","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T01:48:18","slug":"no-hiding-place-naf-executes-back-to-back-precision-strikes-on-terrorist-enclaves-in-sambisa-and-southern-tumbuns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=7255","title":{"rendered":"NO HIDING PLACE: NAF EXECUTES BACK-TO-BACK PRECISION STRIKES ON TERRORIST ENCLAVES IN SAMBISA AND SOUTHERN TUMBUNS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a bold display of force and precision, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), executed 2 highly successful air interdiction missions on April 15, 2025, targeting terrorist strongholds in Borno State\u2019s Sambisa general area and the Southern Tumbuns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first strike occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. in Kollaram, a known stronghold of insurgents. Intelligence reports, supported by surveillance footage, confirmed the presence of high-value terrorist commanders in the area. Several structures, some equipped with solar panels, were identified as active terrorist hubs. Nigerian Air Force assets carried out a precision strike on the location, eliminating several fighters and disabling key infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A second precision strike followed at about 3:55pm in Arra, Sambisa. Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions had earlier detected clusters of terrorists, and real-time visuals confirmed the significant presence. Precision-guided munitions were employed, resulting in the effective destruction of targets and disruption of the group&#8217;s operational capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These back-to-back missions are part of a sustained air campaign designed to erode terrorist capabilities, dismantle leadership structures, and eliminate sanctuaries across Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Nigerian Air Force remains committed to ensuring that no location within the country offers safe haven to terrorists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ehimen Ejodame<br>Air Commodore<br>Director of Public Relations and Information,<br>Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force.<br>17 April 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a bold display of force and precision, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), executed 2 highly successful air interdiction missions 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