The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has killed more than 15 terrorists in an airstrike on a hideout in the Sambisa Forest area of Borno State.
The force’s spokeswoman, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, stated on Thursday that the operation was carried out on September 3, 2025, by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai.
According to him, the NAF strike targeted an enclave west of Zuwa that intelligence and surveillance had identified as a hideaway for militants and leaders linked to previous attacks near Bitta in Borno State’s Gwoza Local Government Area.
Ejodame claimed the bombing destroyed rebel facilities and reduced their operational capacity.
“The Nigerian Air Force, (NAF) through the Air Component under the Joint Task Force North-East of Operation Hadin Kai, has once again demonstrated its precision, reach, and resolve in the fight against terrorism. On 3 September 2025, a carefully planned and executed air interdiction mission struck a newly identified terrorist enclave west of Zuwa in the Sambisa general area.
“Acting on credible intelligence and confirmatory surveillance, the mission targeted hideouts harboring fighters and commanders responsible for recent hostilities around Bitta. The strikes proved devastating, neutralizing over 15 terrorists and demolishing key structures critical to their operations.
“The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) continues to stand as a symbol of vigilance, professionalism, and decisive airpower in defense of national security. Every successful strike brings Nigeria one step closer to lasting peace,” the statement read.
The force’s spokeswoman, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, stated on Thursday that the operation was carried out on September 3, 2025, by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai.
According to him, the strike targeted an enclave west of Zuwa that intelligence and surveillance had identified as a hideaway for militants and leaders linked to previous attacks near Bitta in Borno State’s Gwoza Local Government Area.
Ejodame claimed the bombing destroyed rebel facilities and reduced their operational capacity.
