The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has eliminated over 25 terrorists in a coordinated night operation at Bula Yobe and Banki on 18 September 2025.
A statement by the NAF spokesman, Air Cdre Ehimen Ejodame said the Air Component, acting on reports from ground troops, deployed a force package comprising Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and attack aircraft.
He said the ISR platform established contact with ground forces, tracked terrorists’ movements and identified multiple groups around the north of Banki.
“Real-time updates were relayed to ground troops and base operations, enabling synchronised action,” he said.
According to him, the strike aircraft engaged the terrorists in three successive precision strikes on their movement routes and assembly areas, “effectively neutralising more than 25 fighters”.
Ejodame revealed that post-strike surveillance confirmed ground forces in their defensive positions with no further threats observed in the area.
