Nigerian Air Force Decimates Terrorist Logistics and Neutralizes Scores in Sambisa Precision Strikes

Nigerian Air Force precision strikes in Sambisa Forest destroy four gun trucks and neutralize scores of insurgents as part of Operation Hadin Kai.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 12, 2026, 8:09 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Naija News

Precision Air Strikes in the Sambisa Axis

In a significant blow to insurgent operations in the North-East, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) executed high-precision air strikes within the Sambisa general area on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The operation resulted in the total destruction of four terrorist gun trucks and several key logistics assets. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information for the NAF, confirmed on Thursday that the mission also led to the neutralization of "scores of insurgents," effectively dismantling a major operational node for the group.

Intelligence-Led Airpower and Operational Mobility

The success of the strikes has been attributed to sustained surveillance and credible intelligence gathering. By targeting specific logistics clusters, the NAF has significantly hampered the terrorists' ability to move personnel and weaponry across the difficult terrain of the Sambisa Forest. Air Commodore Ejodame emphasized that these strikes are designed to disrupt "adversary operational mobility," ensuring that airpower remains a decisive factor in supporting ground forces under the umbrella of Operation Hadin Kai.

High-Level Operational Assessment in Maiduguri

Coinciding with the air strikes, Air Vice Marshal Precious Amadi, the Chief of Operations at NAF Headquarters, conducted an assessment visit to the NAF Base in Maiduguri. The visit served to review the readiness of the 105 Composite Group and the Air Component of the joint task force. Detailed briefings provided to the Air Vice Marshal highlighted the resilience of the personnel and the maintenance of high-tempo operations despite the evolving nature of the insurgency.