In a significant breakthrough in the fight against terrorism, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has dealt a devastating blow to terrorists in Kukawa, Borno State, killing several fighters, destroying a gun truck, and thwarting an attempt to attack troops.

This successful operation was carried out by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai on November 25, 2024.
According to Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, the NAF executed two separate missions.

The first mission involved destroying a gun truck and neutralizing several fighters, while the second provided close air support to repel an attack on ground troops.
The operation began with credible intelligence on the location of a terrorists’ gun truck approximately five kilometers west of Kukawa.

NAF fighter jets swiftly responded, acquiring and attacking the target with precision, destroying the gun truck and crippling the terrorists’ capacity.
In the second operation, the Air Component responded to a distress call from ground troops in Kukawa, who were under intense attack by terrorists on motorcycles. The NAF air assets rapidly responded, engaging the terrorists at various intervals, neutralizing many and recovering over 20 abandoned motorcycles.
Ground troops are now capitalizing on the momentum, pursuing wounded and fleeing terrorists. The NAF reaffirms its commitment to restoring peace and security in the country, continuing to provide airpower support to ground forces and other security agencies.