In a decisive display of air power and tactical coordination, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has neutralized scores of terrorists and disrupted their operations in Niger State during a series of precision airstrikes conducted between 24 and 26 June 2025.
By Chimezie Godfrey
In a decisive display of air power and tactical coordination, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has neutralized scores of terrorists and disrupted their operations in Niger State during a series of precision airstrikes conducted between 24 and 26 June 2025.
The strikes, executed under Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 1, were launched in close support of ground troops and in response to recent terror attacks and cattle rustling incidents in Kakihun and Kumbashi communities.
According to a statement issued by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, the air component acted on credible intelligence and in coordination with sister services and other security agencies.
“Swift deployment of air assets enabled the Air Component to carry out multiple waves of precision strikes, effectively neutralizing scores of terrorists, destroying their logistics network, and disrupting efforts to regroup,” Air Commodore Ejodame stated.
The operation, he said, demonstrated the Nigerian Air Force’s rapid response capability, professionalism, and the growing synergy among the Armed Forces and other security agencies.
“The Nigerian Air Force remains resolutely committed to protecting the lives and property of all Nigerians and ensuring lasting peace across the country,” he added.
Local sources confirmed increased aerial activity and reported a noticeable reduction in terrorist movements in the affected areas following the airstrikes.
Security analysts have lauded the operation as a model for joint-force responsiveness, noting that the speed and accuracy of the intervention likely prevented further attacks on civilians and livestock.
The latest operation underscores the federal government’s broader effort to degrade terrorist networks and restore peace in volatile regions, particularly in the North-Central and North-West zones.
Operation FANSAN YAMMA continues to be a central component of Nigeria’s counter-terrorism strategy, integrating air and ground operations to deliver decisive blows against non-state armed groups.