NAF airstrikes kill over 30 terrorists in joint operation in Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its air component under Operation Hadin Kai has killed more than 30 terrorists during a coordinated offensive with ground troops in Borno State.

NAF spokesman, Air Vice Marshal Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed this in a statement issued to defence correspondents in Abuja on Saturday.

He said the operation was carried out on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Dar-El-Jamal village in Bama Local Government Area, following reports of heavy terrorist engagement against friendly forces.

According to him, the swift response involved an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission, followed by precision air interdictions, to support ground troops already engaged in combat.

“En route, the aircrew established contact with ground forces in Banki, who confirmed that reinforcements were moving to support troops.

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On arrival at Dar-El-Jamal, the aircrew visually identified friendly forces before ISR scans revealed terrorists fleeing northwards towards nearby bushes,” Ejodame said.

He explained that the fleeing insurgents were targeted in three successive airstrikes, leading to the elimination of over 30 fighters.

Shortly afterwards, reinforcement troops moved in to secure the area and stabilise the situation.

The NAF described the outcome as evidence of the seamless synergy between air and ground forces in counterterrorism operations.

“The coordinated success underscores the Nigerian Armed Forces’ resolve to dismantle terrorist networks, protect vulnerable communities, and restore lasting peace to the North-East and beyond,” the statement added.

The NAF further reassured Nigerians that it would continue to sustain deliberate and joint actions, in collaboration with sister security agencies, to ensure the safety and security of citizens nationwide.