The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) jets under the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) Sector 2 have struck “a decisive blow” to terrorist elements in the North-West Nigeria, destroying a notorious hideout linked to terror kingpin Abasu Aiki in Katsina State.

NAF Spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said in a statement on Sunday that “the operation, conducted on 1 May 2026, targeted a terrorist enclave within the Dan-Aji Forest in Faskari Local Government Area, following sustained and credible intelligence reports indicating renewed terrorist activity in the area.”The statement added that “further intelligence confirmed that the location served as a logistics hub and transit point for fighters loyal to Abasu Aiki, who have been implicated in repeated attacks on communities and security forces across the Faskari, Kankara, and Funtua axis of Katsina State.

“Acting on this intelligence, NAF air assets identified armed terrorists on motorcycles alongside other fighters within the enclave and executed a swift and coordinated strike on both the terrorists and their support structures.“Battle Damage Assessment confirmed that several terrorists were neutralised, while the logistics hub and associated structures were destroyed, triggering explosions and widespread fires.“The successful operation significantly disrupts terrorist movement and resupply within the area and underscores the Nigerian Air Force’s sustained resolve to deny terrorists safe havens, dismantle their operational networks, and support ongoing efforts to restore peace and security across the region”.