Nigerian Military Intensifies Airstrikes On Boko Haram In Borno

‎The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) launched precision airstrikes on July 6, 2025, targeting Boko Haram hideouts in the Mandara Mountains, Borno State, as part of Operation Hadin Kai.
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‎The operation demolished terrorist strongholds in Wa Jahode and Loghpere, neutralizing several insurgents and disrupting their logistics and command networks.
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‎Intelligence had revealed heightened activity by the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) faction, prompting swift military action.
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‎President Bola Tinubu has ordered the armed forces to escalate efforts against terrorists, insurgents, and separatists threatening Nigeria’s unity.
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‎“The military has my full support to crush these threats,” Tinubu declared, responding to growing security concerns in the northeast.
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‎The airstrikes come on the heels of a deadly Boko Haram attack in Malam Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area, which claimed nine lives and injured four, underscoring the persistent challenge of insurgency.
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‎Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, represented by Commissioner Sugun Mele, condemned the Malam Fatori attack and warned residents against collaborating with terrorists.
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‎The state is working to resettle 3,000 households in the area to restore stability. Recent NAF operations, including strikes in Bita on May 30 that killed over 30 insurgents and a June 5 assault on fleeing terrorists in Buratai, have weakened Boko Haram’s operational capacity.
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‎Despite these efforts, Borno remains volatile, with recent suicide bombings and raids fueling fears of resurgent violence.
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‎The NAF, backed by regional forces like the Nigerien Defence Force, continues to target terrorist enclaves to prevent further attacks. As the military intensifies its campaign, Borno’s residents hope for lasting peace amid ongoing efforts to dismantle extremist networks.
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