Nigeria’s Air Force Conducts Precision Strikes Against Insurgents
Nigeria’s Air Force confirmed it executed precise airstrikes on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of at least 35 Islamist fighters near the border with Cameroon. This operation followed intelligence reports indicating that the militant group was preparing to launch an attack against ground troops, reports 24brussels.
The airstrikes targeted four assembly points in the Kumshe area of Borno State, a region notorious for ongoing insurgent activity. Air Force spokesperson Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame announced that communication was re-established with ground units post-operation, confirming that the area had been secured.
This military action is a component of a broader intensified military campaign in Nigeria’s northeast, where forces engage in a continuous struggle against Boko Haram and its offshoot, ISWAP (Islamic State West Africa Province). The Nigerian military reported earlier this month that it had eliminated 592 militia fighters in the preceding eight months, exceeding operational achievements recorded in 2024.
The border regions in the northeast, which are shared with Cameroon, Chad, and Niger, remain tense, as insurgents frequently take advantage of porous borders for mobility and logistical support. The Nigerian military’s strategy is increasingly reliant on air power to complement ground operations, particularly in remote and challenging terrains.
The United Nations has indicated that the 16-year insurgency has claimed the lives of over 35,000 civilians and displaced more than 2 million people. The latest airstrikes highlight Nigeria’s ongoing commitment to stabilize the region and dismantle militant networks.
