The Nigerian Air Force through the Air Component of Operating HADIN KAI has terminated over 25 terrorists in a coordinated night operation at Bula Yobe and Banki on 18 September 2025.
A Statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame indicates that acting on reports from ground troops, a force package comprising Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance and attack aircraft were deployed.
Subsequently, the strike aircraft engaged the terrorists in three successive precision strikes on their movement routes and assembly areas, effectively terminating more than 25 fighters.
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.