Nigeria, May 21 -- The Nigerian Air Force says it has intensified its air offensives against terrorists in the North-east, conducting precision strikes on identified strongholds, including Chikide, around the Mandara mountains, where a Boko Haram commander, Ali Ngulde, exerts influence.

NAF identified the other location targeted as Bukar Meram in southern Tumbuns.

According to a statement issued by NAF spokesperson, Ehimen Ejodame, the airstrikes, carried out on 19 May, were executed by the air component of Operation Hadin Kai, following credible intelligence and confirmatory Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions.

Mr Ejodame, an air commodore, explained that the operations targeted terrorist logistics hubs, structures ...