The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched a three-day bombardment targeting terrorist elements behind recent attacks and cattle rustling in Niger State, neutralising scores of insurgents and crippling their logistics.

According to a statement issued on Friday by NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the precision air strikes were conducted between June 24 and 26 under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Sector 1.

The statement read, “The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 1, carried out a series of precision air strikes from 24 to 26 June 2025 in support of ground troops, targeting terrorists behind recent attacks in Niger State.

“On 26 June, following credible intelligence, with inter-service and inter-agency cooperation, the NAF identified terrorist activities involving attacks and cattle rustling in Kakihun and Kumbashi communities. Swiftly deploying air assets, the Air Component executed multiple waves of precision strikes that neutralized scores of terrorists, destroyed their logistics, and disrupted regrouping efforts.”

Ejodame described the operation as a demonstration of the air force’s “professionalism, rapid response capability, and strong coordination with ground forces and other agencies”.

He reaffirmed the NAF’s commitment to “protecting the lives and property of all Nigerians and ensuring lasting peace across the country”.

Ozioma Samuel-Ugwuezi

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