By Deborah Nnamdi
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has neutralised more than 25 terrorists in a coordinated night air operation around 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.
According to Ejodame, the operation was carried out on September 18 after ground troops provided actionable intelligence. He said a combination of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) assets and strike aircraft tracked terrorist movements and identified multiple groups north of Banki.
“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 that ground forces remained in defensive positions, with no further threats observed,” Ejodame stated.
He stressed that the operation highlighted NAF’s unwavering commitment to supporting ground troops, denying terrorists freedom of action, and strengthening efforts to secure Nigeria’s North-East.
The development comes barely two weeks after Boko Haram terrorists attacked the Darajamal community in the Bama Local Government Area of Borno State on September 8, killing at least 63 people, including five soldiers. Governor Babagana Zulum, who confirmed the casualties, described the incident as “very sad.”
