The Nigerian Air Force has successfully dismantled a major terrorist stronghold and training facility in Bukar Meram, located on the southern edge of the Lake Chad region in Borno State.
This offensive, executed on Sunday under Operation Hadin Kai, was launched after actionable intelligence exposed heightened insurgent activity in the area.
In a statement released on Monday, Air Commodore Ehinmen Ejodame, the spokesperson for the Air Force, confirmed that the operation led to the elimination of numerous terrorists. Key logistics assets, including arms depots, supply trucks, and makeshift shelters, were also destroyed.
“The Nigerian Air Force operating under OPHK, has sustained its momentum in the fight against terrorism with a successful air interdiction mission targeting a major terrorist enclave, also used as a training ground, in Bukar Meram, on the southern flank of the Lake Chad region, Borno State.
“Conducted on 9 June 2025, the operation which followed credible intelligence, resulted in the neutralisation of several terrorists as well as the destruction of key logistics infrastructure, including supply vehicles, weapons storage sites, and makeshift shelters,” Ejodame stated.
He further explained that the camp served as a key hub for insurgent recruitment and coordination of attacks on nearby communities, reinforcing its strategic importance to the terrorist network.
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Ejodame added that the precision strike is part of NAF’s sustained campaign to root out terrorism and restore peace in the troubled region.
“The Nigerian Air Force remains resolute in its mandate to protect the sovereignty of the nation and ensure lasting peace and security across the Northeast and beyond,” he affirmed.
