The airstrikes of the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (AC OPHK), Nigerian Air Force (NAF), have neutralised over 30 terrorists in a decisive joint operation with ground troops in Borno State.
This was contained in a statement made available to defence correspondents in Abuja on Saturday by NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame.
According to the statement, the airstrikes were conducted on Friday, 5 September 2025, at Dar-El-Jamal village in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
The statement explained that the strikes followed reports of heavy terrorist engagement against friendly forces in the area.
According to it, “Acting swiftly on the situation report, AC OPHK deployed an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Air Interdiction (AI) mission.
“En route, the aircrew established contact with ground forces in Banki, who confirmed that reinforcements were already moving to support troops.
“On arrival at Dar Jamel, the aircrew visually identified friendly forces before ISR scans revealed terrorists fleeing northwards from the town towards nearby bushes.
“In a series of three precise and successive strikes, the fleeing terrorists were decisively engaged, resulting in the neutralisation of over 30 insurgents.
“Shortly afterwards, reinforcement troops arrived at the location, secured the area, and stabilised the situation.”
The statement further explained that this coordinated success highlighted the seamless synergy between air and ground forces, underscoring the effectiveness of joint efforts in counterterrorism operations.
It pointed out that it also reinforced the Nigerian Armed Forces’ resolve to dismantle terrorist networks, protect vulnerable communities, and restore lasting peace to the North-East and beyond.
According to it, “The Nigerian Air Force, working closely with sister services and other security agencies, reassures Nigerians that it will continue to take deliberate and collaborative actions to ensure the safety and security of all citizens across the country.”
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