The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), through the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has intensified its air operations in the North East, neutralising several terrorists and destroying their structures in Borno State.
Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Cmdr. Ehimen Ejodame in a statement issued Thursday said the precision strikes were carried out on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, at about 10:50 am, after intelligence and surveillance confirmed unusual movements at Bula Madibale in the Gezuwa general area.
He explained that reconnaissance revealed a gathering of about 45 terrorists, some arriving on motorcycles and bicycles from different directions to join the assembly.
Ejodame noted that two terrorist flags were seen hoisted at the location, underscoring its use as a stronghold and rallying point.
Acting on this credible intelligence, the NaF launched a coordinated air interdiction.
Ejodame added: “The strikes achieved a devastating impact, eliminating several terrorists at the gathering point, while the flagged structure and other hostile assets at the gathering point were destroyed.”
He stressed that the operation underscored NAF’s continued resolve to deny terrorists the freedom to regroup, reinforce, or mount further attacks on innocent communities.