The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed the elimination of more than 25 terrorists in a coordinated night operation across Borno and Yobe states. The precision airstrikes, conducted on September 18, 2025, targeted terrorist movements and assembly areas near Bula in Yobe and the Banki axis of Borno .
According to a statement by NAF Director of Public Relations and Information Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the operation was launched based on intelligence from ground troops. A force package comprising Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) assets and strike aircraft tracked and identified multiple terrorist groups north of Banki . Real-time updates were relayed to ground forces, enabling synchronized action .
Strike aircraft executed three successive precision strikes on terrorist movement routes and assembly points, effectively neutralizing over 25 fighters. Post-strike surveillance confirmed no further threats in the area, with ground forces maintaining defensive positions . The operation underscores NAF’s resolve to deny terrorists freedom of action and support ongoing efforts to secure Nigeria’s North-East .
This development follows recent intensified operations against insurgent groups in the region, including earlier airstrikes in August 2025 that killed 35 militants near the Cameroon border . The NAF has reiterated its commitment to leveraging air power to disrupt terrorist logistics and strengthen regional security .
Key Details:
- Date of Operation: September 18, 2025
- Locations Targeted: Bula (Yobe) and Banki (Borno)
- Terrorist Casualties: Over 25 neutralized
- Method: Precision airstrikes supported by real-time intelligence
- Context: Part of broader efforts to combat resurgent jihadist activity in the North-East .
The success of these airstrikes highlights the continued collaboration between air and ground forces in counterinsurgency operations under Operation Hadin Kai .
