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NAF, Troops Neutralise Over 30 Terrorists in Borno Operation


NAF, Troops Neutralise Over 30 Terrorists in Borno Operation
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), in joint operations with ground troops under Operation Hadin Kai, has neutralised more than 30 terrorists in Dar Jamel village, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

The coordinated operation, carried out on Friday, 5 September 2025, followed intense fighting between terrorists and friendly forces in the area. Acting on urgent situation reports, the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (AC OPHK) swiftly deployed Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft and launched air interdiction missions.

On arrival at Dar Jamel, aircrews confirmed the position of friendly forces before ISR scans detected terrorists fleeing northwards into surrounding bushes. In three successive precision strikes, the insurgents were decisively engaged, resulting in the elimination of over 30 fighters. Reinforcement troops later secured the area and stabilised the situation.

Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF Headquarters, said the mission’s success highlighted the seamless synergy between air and ground forces in counterterrorism efforts. He reiterated the military’s resolve to dismantle terrorist networks, safeguard vulnerable communities, and restore peace across the North East.

“The Nigerian Air Force, working closely with sister services and other security agencies, will continue to take deliberate and collaborative actions to ensure the safety and security of citizens across the country,” Ejodame stated.

The operation marks the latest in a series of coordinated offensives aimed at degrading insurgent capabilities and consolidating security gains in conflict-affected areas.

 

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