By Akinwale Kasali
The Nigerian Airforce recorded a significant breakthrough in a coordinated night air operation at Bula in Yobe and Banki axis of Borno. 25 Terrorists were killed
The significant achievement was contained in a statement released by the Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, on Saturday in Abuja.
Ejodame said the operations were conducted on September 18 following intelligence from ground troops.
He said a force package of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) assess and strike aircraft tracked the movement of terrorist and identified multiple groups North of Banki.
He stated that the real-time updates were relayed to ground forces and base operations, enabling synchronised action.
“The strike aircraft engaged the terrorists in three successive precision strikes on their movement routes and assembly areas, effectively neutralising more than 25 fighters.
“Post-strike surveillance confirmed ground forces remained in defensive positions, with no further threats observed”, he said.
Ejodame said the operation underscored NAF’s decisive support to ground troops, denial of terrorist freedom of action, and unwavering commitment to securing Nigeria’s North-East.
It would be recalled that on September 8, Boko Haram terrorists attacked the Darajamal community in Bama LGA, Borno State, and killed at least 63 people, including five soldiers.
The terrorists stormed the community on motorcycles, firing at residents and burning houses and vehicles before military reinforcement arrived. Governor Babagana Zulum described the incident as “very sad” and confirmed the casualty figures.
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