Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has killed several terrorists and disrupted a planned attack in Niger State following a series of intelligence-led air operations conducted between May 20 and May 23, 2026. The strikes, carried out by the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma Sector 1, targeted terrorist elements operating in Rafi and Mariga Local Government Areas, according to a statement issued on Monday, May 25, 2026, by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame.
Ejodame disclosed that on May 20, following credible intelligence on the movement and convergence of terrorists around Tungan Bako and Kasuwan Daji in Rafi LGA, the Air Component, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army Space Command Regiment, executed precision air interdiction strikes. The operation neutralised several terrorists and disrupted their operational build-up within the area. On May 21, NAF assets identified terrorists moving on motorcycles and on foot with rustled cattle from Tungunguna towards Uregi, engaging them and neutralising the fighters while destroying their movement and withdrawal capability. On the same day, the Air Component provided close air support to ground troops engaged with terrorists at Tungan Makeri, successfully repelling the attackers and restoring operational advantage to friendly forces.
In continuation of the offensive, the Air Component conducted armed reconnaissance missions on May 23 over Dogon Dawa and adjoining locations in Mariga LGA following reports of planned terrorist attacks on troop positions. Terrorist elements observed attempting tactical movement within the area were swiftly acquired and engaged with precision strikes, leading to the neutralisation of a significant number of the fighters and the disruption of the planned attacks. Post-strike assessments confirmed the effectiveness of the missions in degrading terrorist capabilities and denying the terrorists freedom of action within the general area. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, commended the professionalism and precision of the personnel involved, assuring Nigerians that the NAF would continue to sustain aggressive, intelligence-driven air operations aimed at neutralising terrorist threats and restoring lasting peace across all troubled regions.
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