NAF Neutralises Terrorists In Borno, Provides Decisive Air Support To Troops In Azir, Musarram

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has carried out a series of decisive air interdictions and close air support missions in Borno State, neutralizing numerous terrorists and disrupting planned attacks in the Azir and Musarram areas. These operations, conducted on January 15 and 16, 2026, under Operation HADIN KAI, highlight the NAF’s focus on intelligence-led strikes and its seamless coordination with ground forces to maintain security in the region.

In the early hours of January 16, NAF aircraft responded to a distress call from troops in Azir who were actively engaging terrorist elements. Upon arrival, aircrews observed the insurgents attempting to withdraw and regroup under nearby foliage. The aircraft conducted multiple well-coordinated passes, successfully neutralizing several terrorists. Ground troops and local community leaders later confirmed that the intervention eliminated the immediate threat and restored calm to the vicinity.

A similar success was recorded on January 15 at Musarram within the Tumbuns area. Acting on credible intelligence that over 40 terrorists were assembling on roughly 10 canoes to launch attacks along the Baga and Fish Dam axis, NAF assets intercepted the group. The aircrew executed three successive attack passes, scattering the insurgents and neutralizing those who attempted to seek cover or regroup at a secondary assembly point. Reports from ground forces confirmed that the concentration was effectively dismantled, preventing the planned assault.

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, commended the successful missions and reaffirmed the NAF’s commitment to providing rapid and effective air support. He emphasized that the Service remains dedicated to utilizing intelligence and close air-ground integration to ensure that terrorist elements are denied the ability to maneuver or carry out attacks. Air Marshal Aneke assured the public that the NAF would maintain relentless pressure on insurgent groups until long-term peace and stability are fully restored across the nation.

These recent strikes serve as a testament to the effectiveness of integrated military operations and the ongoing efforts of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to degrade the capabilities of organized armed groups in affected communities.

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