PICTORIAL: NAF Strikes Terrorists Behind Niger Attacks On Troops

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said its aircraft deployed under Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 1, carried out a series of precision airstrikes from June 24 to 26, 2025, in support of ground troops, targeting terrorists behind recent attacks in Niger State.

Terrorists had attacked and killed 17 soldiers and injured 10 others in the North-Central State on June 24, 2025.

A statement by the NAF Spokesman, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the airstrikes on June 26, followed credible intelligence, with inter-service and inter-agency cooperation, that identified terrorists’ activities involving attacks and cattle rustling in Kakihun and Kumbashi communities.

He said the Air Component swiftly deployed air assets, executed multiple waves of precision strikes that neutralised scores of terrorists, destroyed their logistics, and disrupted regrouping efforts.

He said the operation demonstrated NAF’s professionalism, rapid response capability, and strong coordination with ground forces and other agencies.

He reassured that the Nigerian Air Force remained committed to protecting the lives and property of all Nigerians and ensuring lasting peace across the country.