The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has killed more than 25 terrorists in a coordinated night air operation at Bula in Yobe and Banki axis of Borno.
This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, on Saturday in Abuja.
Ejodame said the operations were conducted on 18 September following intelligence from 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.
It was reported, on 8 September, that Boko Haram terrorists attacked the Darajamal community in Bama LGA, Borno State, killing at least 63 people, including five soldiers.
The terrorists stormed the community on motorcycles, firing at residents and burning houses and vehicles before military reinforcement arrived. Governor Babagana Zulum described the incident as ‘very sad’ and confirmed the casualty figures.
