The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Monday announced the execution of successful “precision Air Interdiction (AI) mission” at Dabar Masara, a known terrorist location in the Southern Tumbuns in the Lake Chad Basin, “as part of ongoing operations to disrupt terrorist activities and logistics.”
NAF Spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the operation, which was carried out on Sunday December 14, 2025 was based on “credible intelligence indicating the presence of a terrorist workshop and sustained movement of armed elements.”
Air Commodore Ejodame said in a statement that “the Air Component of Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI deployed an integrated force package to conduct coordinated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions with strike operations.
“Prior ISR missions had revealed repeated terrorist movement within the area, as well as a significant concentration of vehicles concealed under vegetation, confirming the location as an active terrorist logistics hub.
“On the day of the operation, further surveillance validated the earlier findings, with terrorists observed manoeuvring within the location and around the identified vehicles.
“Following positive identification and in strict adherence to the Rules of Engagement, the targets were engaged.
“Post-operation Battle Damage Assessment confirmed that the identified vehicles were destroyed and terrorist elements were neutralised.
“The successful execution of this mission underscores the NAF’s continued commitment to intelligence-driven, precise air operations in support of national efforts to degrade terrorist networks and enhance security across affected regions.”
