NAF ELIMINATES OVER 25 TERRORISTS IN COORDINATED NIGHT STRIKES IN YOBE, BORNO
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has killed more than 25 terrorists in a coordinated night air operation targeting Bula in Yobe State and the Banki axis of Borno State.
This was disclosed in a statement on Saturday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, in Abuja.
Ejodame said the operation was conducted on September 18 following intelligence received from ground troops. A force package of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) assets and strike aircraft tracked terrorist movements, identifying multiple groups north of Banki.
He explained that real-time updates were relayed to ground forces and base operations, enabling synchronized action.
“The strike aircraft engaged the terrorists in three successive precision strikes on their movement routes and assembly areas, effectively neutralising more than 25 fighters. Post-strike surveillance confirmed ground forces remained in defensive positions, with no further threats observed,” Ejodame said.
The NAF official noted that the operation highlighted the service’s decisive support to ground troops, denial of terrorist freedom of action, and “unwavering commitment to securing Nigeria’s North-East.”
The statement comes shortly after Boko Haram terrorists attacked the Darajamal community in Bama Local Government Area, Borno State, on September 8, killing at least 63 people, including five soldiers.
The terrorists reportedly stormed the community on motorcycles, shooting at residents and setting fire to houses and vehicles before military reinforcements arrived. Governor Babagana Zulum described the incident as “very sad” and confirmed the casualty figures.
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