Overnight Air Raids: NAF Neutralizes 25 Terrorists in Yobe, Borno

In a coordinated nighttime airstrike in Bula, Yobe State, and the Banki axis of Borno State, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reported that it killed over 25 terrorists.
Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, revealed this in a statement released in Abuja on Saturday.

Ejodame stated that the September 18 actions were conducted in response to reliable intelligence on terrorist activity in the region that was supplied by ground forces.

He clarified that several terrorist organizations north of Banki were discovered by a force package consisting of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) assets and strike aircraft that tracked the targets.

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He claimed that in order to enable a coordinated offensive, real-time updates were communicated to base operations and ground forces.

“The strike aircraft successfully eliminated around 25 fighters by carrying out three consecutive precise strikes on the terrorists’ gathering places and routes of movement.

“Post-strike surveillance verified that ground forces were still in defensive positions and that no additional threats were seen,” Ejodame stated.

The NAF spokesperson emphasized that the operation showed the Air Force’s steadfast dedication to assisting ground forces and protecting the northeast region of Nigeria.

According to him, the mission not only prevented terrorists from moving freely, but it also demonstrated NAF’s determination to keep up the pressure on criminal organizations that pose a threat to the area.