The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) announced on Saturday that its Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (AC OPHD) carried out a coordinated nighttime airstrike on September 18, 2025.
The operation targeted Bula Yobe and Banki, in Borno and Yobe States, and resulted in the elimination of more than 25 terrorists.
According to Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of NAF Public Relations and Information, the airstrikes were executed in phases as terrorists were tracked in motion.
“Acting on reports from ground troops, a force package comprising Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and attack aircraft were deployed.
“The ISR platform established contact with ground forces, tracked terrorist movements and identified multiple groups around the north of Banki.
“Real-time updates were relayed to ground troops and base operations, enabling synchronised action.
“Subsequently, 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 in their defensive positions with no further threats observed in the area.
“This successful operation highlights NAF’s decisive support to ground forces, its resolve to deny terrorists freedom of action, and its commitment to securing Nigeria’s North-East.”