The Nigerian Air Force has intensified its campaign against insurgents and bandits in the country’s northwest, conducting precise attacks on their hideouts as part of Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 1. These missions, carried out over two days, demonstrate the military’s commitment to eliminating threats and ensuring peace in the region.
According to Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the NAF’s public relations chief, the airstrikes on June 18 and 19 targeted a confirmed terrorist stronghold within the joint operations area. Intelligence-led operations in Kidandan also resulted in the neutralization of terrorists who were detected moving in the area.
Following the strikes, reconnaissance missions over Fatika and Sabuwa confirmed that no further terrorist activities were taking place. The air force continues to provide aerial surveillance to support ground troops and ongoing operations across the theater.
Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, the Chief of the Air Staff, has stressed the importance of combining air power with ground operations. “Decisive air power achieves its greatest impact when fully integrated with surface actions,” he stated. The NAF remains dedicated to using intelligence-driven strategies alongside ground forces to eliminate terrorists, safeguard civilians, and restore lasting security in the northwest.