NAF Intensifies Air Operations Against Insurgents in North-East, Neutralises Several Targets

The Nigerian Air Force (Nigerian Air Force) has intensified air interdiction missions across parts of the North-East in continued efforts to degrade terrorist operations and support ongoing ground offensives.

According to defence updates on Friday, May 15, 2026, air assets carried out precision strikes on identified insurgent locations believed to be serving as logistics and regrouping bases for armed groups operating in the region.

Military sources say the operations are part of a broader counter-insurgency strategy aimed at denying terrorists freedom of movement, disrupting supply lines, and reducing their capacity to launch coordinated attacks on civilian communities and security formations.

The renewed offensive reportedly focused on areas with suspected concentrations of fighters, with surveillance and intelligence guiding the selection of targets to minimize collateral damage while maximizing operational impact.

Security analysts note that the escalation in air operations reflects ongoing efforts by the armed forces to consolidate gains made in recent months and prevent resurgence of insurgent activities in vulnerable locations.

The Nigerian Air Force reiterated its commitment to sustaining pressure on non-state armed groups, while assuring residents in affected regions of continued efforts to restore lasting peace and security.

The development comes amid broader national security operations involving multiple branches of the armed forces working jointly to stabilize conflict-prone areas across the country.