**NAF Wrecks Terrorist Strongholds in Sambisa Forest, Deals Crushing Blow to Boko Haram** In a significant military operation, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully targeted and destroyed key terrorist strongholds in the Sambisa Forest axis of Borno State. The precision airstrike, carried out by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, was a result of months of intense intelligence gathering and reconnaissance missions. The mission, which took place on February 28, 2026, was aimed at disrupting the command and control structures of Boko Haram in the Yuwe general area. According to sources, the operation was carefully coordinated to ensure maximum destruction of the terrorist hideouts and logistics depots. The NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, revealed that the strike was intelligence-driven and was supported by credible surveillance and reconnaissance missions. The airstrike was a huge success, with the destruction of several key facilities and the neutralization of several senior Boko Haram commanders and fighters. The operation has significantly weakened the terrorists' operational capabilities, disrupting their supply chains and communication networks. The NAF has continued to fly surveillance missions over the area, monitoring the fleeing elements and identifying additional targets to strike. The Chief of the Air Staff, Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has commended the professionalism and precision of the aircrew and supporting teams involved in the mission. He reaffirmed the NAF's commitment to denying terrorists safe havens anywhere in the country and pledged to continue projecting decisive air power in close coordination with ground forces until all identified terrorist enclaves are dismantled. The Sambisa Forest has long been a stronghold of Boko Haram, and the NAF's latest operation is a significant blow to the terrorists. The operation has also sent a clear message to terrorists that the Nigerian military is determined to restore peace and security to the North-East region. Intelligence-led operations will continue to be central to ongoing efforts to restore lasting peace and security to the region. The success of this operation is a testament to the bravery and professionalism of the Nigerian military, and we can only hope that it will mark the beginning of the end of Boko Haram's reign of terror in the North-East.