Nigeria’s Air Force has neutralised more than 25 insurgents in a night-time air operation targeting terrorist movements along the Bula–Yobe Banki axis in Borno State.
Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), confirmed the operation took place on 18 September and was guided by intelligence from ground troops.
“Post-strike surveillance confirmed that ground forces remained in a defensive posture, with no further threats observed,” he said.
According to Ejodame, a NAF attack aircraft tracked the movements of several militant groups north of Banki. Real-time updates were relayed to ground units and base operations, allowing for a coordinated response. The aircraft carried out three successive precision strikes against the insurgents’ assembly points and movement routes, neutralising more than 25 militants.
The operation highlights the ongoing collaboration between Nigerian Air Force assets and ground forces, demonstrating a strategy designed to deny terrorists freedom of movement in northeast Nigeria.
“The operation underscores the NAF’s decisive support to ground troops, denial of terrorists’ freedom of action and their unwavering commitment to securing northeast Nigeria,” Ejodame added.
The airstrike comes amid a broader campaign by Nigerian security forces to curb militant activity in the region, which has been plagued by violent insurgency for over a decade. Authorities have emphasised that intelligence-driven, coordinated operations remain key to disrupting extremist networks and restoring stability to affected communities.
While the operation dealt a blow to insurgents in the Bula–Yobe Banki corridor, security officials warn that ongoing vigilance and sustained air-ground coordination are essential to prevent regrouping and further attacks. Residents in the area have been urged to continue supporting military efforts by reporting suspicious activities and remaining vigilant.
This latest strike illustrates the Nigerian military’s intensified focus on precision, intelligence-led operations as part of its broader strategy to secure the northeast and reduce the threat posed by militant groups.
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