The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully eliminated multiple terrorists and thwarted a planned assault in Niger State through a series of intelligence-driven operations. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, NAF spokesman, announced this in a statement released in Abuja on Monday.
These strikes, conducted by the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma Sector 1 between May 20 and May 23, targeted areas within Rafi and Mariga Local Government Areas. Acting on credible intelligence regarding terrorist movements and gatherings near Tungan Bako and Kasuwan Daji in Rafi LGA, the Air Component collaborated with the Nigerian Army Space Command Regiment on May 20 to execute precise air interdiction strikes. This operation resulted in the death of several terrorists and effectively disrupted their operational preparations.
On May 21, the Air Component spotted terrorists moving on motorcycles and on foot, accompanied by stolen cattle, traveling from Tungunguna toward Uregi. Precision strikes neutralized these fighters and destroyed their ability to move and withdraw. Later that same day, the Air Component provided close air support to ground forces engaged in combat with terrorists at Tungan Makeri. This intervention successfully repelled the attackers and regained tactical superiority for friendly troops.