The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) conducted a successful night operation, eliminating more than 25 terrorists in Bula, Yobe, and the Banki axis of Borno.
According to a statement by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, the airstrikes were carried out on September 18, based on intelligence provided by ground troops.
He said a force package of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) assets and strike aircraft tracked terrorist movements and identified multiple groups north of Banki.
He said real-time updates were relayed to ground forces and base operations, enabling synchronised 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,” he said.
Ejodame said the operation underscored NAF’s decisive support to ground troops, denial of terrorist freedom of action, and unwavering commitment to securing Nigeria’s North-East.
NAN
