The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reported successful airstrikes that effectively eliminated terrorists and thwarted planned offensives in Niger State. The operations, conducted under Operation Fansan Yamma, focused on Rafi and Mariga Local Government Areas.
Spanning from May 20 to May 23, 2026, the missions were driven by actionable intelligence regarding terrorist movements and schemes to assault communities and military positions in the region. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the Director of Public Relations and Information for NAF, provided details on the operations.
Initial strikes targeted terrorist gatherings near Tungan Bako and Kasuwan Daji in Rafi LGA, where precision air interdictions were carried out. On May 21, further attacks were launched after terrorists were spotted moving on motorcycles and on foot with stolen cattle from Tungunguna to Uregi, effectively cutting off their retreat routes.
On May 23, reconnaissance missions over Dogon Dawa and adjacent areas in Mariga LGA led to precise strikes that disrupted planned assaults on troop locations. Post-strike evaluations confirmed the elimination of numerous terrorists and the interruption of their planned attacks.
Ejodame characterized these actions as part of ongoing efforts to reduce terrorist capabilities in the region.