Some 25 alleged terrorists have been killed in an airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).
The killings took place in Yobe and Banki axis within the Borno State.
According to Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, the airstrikes were conducted on Sept. 18 following intelligence from ground troops.
Ejodame says in a statement on Saturday that a NAF strike aircraft tracked terrorist movements and identified multiple groups north of Banki, while real-time updates were relayed to ground forces and base operations, enabling synchronised action.
“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 remained in defensive positions, with no further threats observed,” he said.
Ejodame said that the operation underscored decisive support of NAF to ground troops, denial of terrorist freedom of action, and unwavering commitment to securing Nigeria’s North-East.
Source:Africa Publicity
