The Nigerian military, under Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with the United States Africa Command, has carried out a precision airstrike on a terrorist enclave in Arege, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Naija News reports that the operation reportedly led to the killing of 21 suspected fighters belonging to the Islamic State West Africa Province.
Security sources disclosed that the operation was conducted on May 30 following intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) efforts which confirmed the presence of insurgents in the area.
According to the sources, the coordinated strike targeted a camp where the terrorists were allegedly planning attacks and coordinating activities within the Lake Chad Basin.
The precision strike reportedly eliminated 21 fighters and disrupted the operational capability of the group.
“The strike was intelligence-driven and carefully executed to achieve maximum operational effect against the terrorists,” a source told Zagazola Makama.
Further reports indicated that the operation forms part of sustained Nigeria–US efforts to weaken terrorist networks, destroy their hideouts, and deny them freedom of movement across the North-East.
Military authorities also noted that the mission reflects growing cooperation between Nigerian security forces and international partners in the fight against terrorism.
The latest airstrike is expected to further degrade insurgent activities around the Lake Chad Basin, where remnants of terrorist groups continue to regroup and launch attacks on vulnerable communities.
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