NAF air strikes kill ‘scores of terrorists’ in Niger state

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) launched a fusillade of missiles for three days — targeting terrorists behind recent attacks in Niger state.

In a statement on Friday, Ehimen Ejodame, the force director of public relations, said the strikes occurred from June 24 to 26.

He said the missiles followed receipt of credible intelligence, with the NAF identifying terrorist activities involving attacks and cattle rustling in Kakihun and Kumbashi communities of the state.

He said the missiles followed receipt of credible intelligence, with the NAF identifying terrorist activities involving attacks and cattle rustling in Kakihun and Kumbashi communities of the state.

“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,” the statement reads.

“On 26 June, following credible intelligence, with inter-service and inter-agency cooperation, the NAF identified terrorists 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.