The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), in close coordination with ground troops, has crushed a major terror threat in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State, neutralising no fewer than 30 insurgents during a daring operation in Dar Jamel village.
By Chimezie Godfrey
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), in close coordination with ground troops, has crushed a major terror threat in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State, neutralising no fewer than 30 insurgents during a daring operation in Dar Jamel village.
The joint mission, carried out on September 5, 2025, came after reports of a fierce terrorist engagement against troops stationed in the area. Responding swiftly, the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (AC OPHK) deployed an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft and launched precision airstrikes to support soldiers on the ground.
Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF Headquarters, confirmed the development in a statement on Saturday.
“On arrival at Dar Jamel, our aircrew carefully established the positions of friendly forces before ISR scans revealed terrorists fleeing northwards into nearby bushes,” Ejodame said. “In a series of three precise and successive strikes, the fleeing terrorists were decisively engaged, resulting in the neutralisation of over 30 insurgents.”
Residents of Bama said they had lived in fear in recent weeks following reports of terrorists regrouping around the axis. A local vigilante source, who requested anonymity, told Newsdiaryonline that the coordinated strikes brought huge relief. “We heard the sound of fighter jets and later the heavy bombardments. Soon after, soldiers moved in and secured the area. This has given our people some hope again,” he said.
Military officials said the operation underscored the synergy between the air and ground components in the fight against insurgency. Ejodame added: “This coordinated success highlights the seamless synergy between air and ground forces, underscoring the effectiveness of joint efforts in counterterrorism operations. It also reinforces the Armed Forces’ resolve to dismantle terrorist networks and restore lasting peace to the North East and beyond.”
Analysts say the operation is a morale booster for communities across the region who have endured years of terror attacks. Security experts also note that maintaining such momentum is vital to cutting off insurgents’ mobility and weakening their operational capacity.
The Nigerian Air Force assured citizens that it would sustain deliberate and collaborative operations with sister services and security agencies to secure communities and safeguard the nation.