Dare Babalola
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday killed over 15 terrorists in multiple airstrikes in Zuba, Borno State.
The NAF’s spokesman, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, who made this known in a statement on Thursday, added that key structures of the terrorists were also destroyed.
He stated that the strikes were “carefully planned and executed.”
According to him, “On 3 September 2025, a carefully planned and executed air interdiction mission struck a newly identified terrorist enclave west of Zuwa in the Sambisa general area.
“Acting on credible intelligence and confirmatory surveillance, the mission targeted hideouts harbouring fighters and commanders responsible for recent hostilities around Bitta.
“The strikes proved devastating, neutralising over 15 terrorists and demolishing key structures critical to their operations.”
According to Ejodame, the latest operation further decimated the terrorists’ capability in the area and demonstrated the NAF’s precision, reach, and resolve in the fight against terrorism.
He said it also underscored the NAF’s “unwavering commitment” to safeguarding the lives and property of Nigerians while supporting ground troops in joint operations to dismantle terrorist networks.
“Every successful strike brings Nigeria one step closer to lasting peace,” Ejodame said.
