The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said on Saturday that its Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (AC OPHD) successfully neutralized over 25 terrorists in a coordinated night operation at Bula Yobe and Banki on September 18, 2025.
Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of NAF Public Relations and Information, stated that the strikes were performed in passes based on the terrorists’ movements.
“Acting on reports from ground troops, a force package comprising Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and attack aircraft was deployed.
“The ISR platform established contact with ground forces, tracked terrorist movements, and identified multiple groups around the north of Banki.
“Real-time updates were relayed to ground troops and base operations, enabling synchronized action.
“Subsequently, the strike aircraft engaged the terrorists in three successive precision strikes on their movement routes and assembly areas, effectively neutralizing more than 25 fighters.
“Post-strike surveillance confirmed ground forces in their defensive positions with no further threats observed in the area.
“This successful operation highlights NAF’s decisive support to ground forces, its resolve to deny terrorists freedom of action, and its commitment to securing Nigeria’s Northeast.”
