The Nigerian Air Force conducted an airstrike on a terrorist enclave in Ali Sheriffti, Southern Tumbuns, Borno State, on Friday at approximately 1850 hours. The operation followed credible intelligence about insurgent movements in the area, according to Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information for the NAF. He stated that surveillance aircraft spotted militants moving along concealed paths and tracked them to structures concealed under dense foliage.
After positive identification, the NAF launched a precision strike using onboard munitions, destroying the buildings and degrading terrorist capabilities in the region. The attack limited the insurgents' freedom of movement, Ejodame confirmed. He attributed the success to intelligence-led and precision-driven operations aimed at eliminating safe havens.
Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, Chief of the Air Staff, was quoted as reaffirming the NAF's commitment to sustaining pressure on terrorist networks. He stated that operations would intensify to protect the nation and its citizens. "The Nigerian Air Force will continue to pursue and dismantle terrorist networks with unwavering precision and relentless force, ensuring no enclave remains beyond our reach," he said.
The NAF claims precision in targeting terrorist structures in Borno, yet no details were provided on whether civilians were present in the area or affected by the strike. Ali Sheriffti has seen prior military operations where civilians were inadvertently harmed. If the same pattern is repeating, residents may be paying a hidden price for the Air Force's relentless reach. The absence of civilian impact assessment in the statement raises concerns about how "precision" is measured.
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