Over 30 terrorists have been killed in a joint action in Borno State by the Air Component of action Hadin Kai and ground forces.  

Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the Nigerian Air Force's Director of Public Relations and Information, stated that the operation was conducted on Friday at Dar-El-Jamal village in the Bama Local Government Area in response to allegations of terrorist activity against friendly forces.  

He clarified that in response to the situation report, the air component promptly launched an air interdiction mission as well as an information, surveillance, and reconnaissance mission.  

He said the pilots made contact with ground forces in Banki, who verified that troops were already receiving reinforcements.

“On arrival at Dar Jamel, the aircrew visually identified friendly forces before ISR scans revealed terrorists fleeing northwards from the town towards nearby bushes. 

In a series of three precise and successive strikes, the fleeing terrorists were decisively engaged, resulting in the neutralisation of over 30 insurgents. Shortly afterwards, reinforcement troops arrived at the location, secured the area, and stabilised the situation,” he said.

The coordinated victory, Ejodame continued, demonstrated the smooth coordination of air and ground forces and the efficacy of combined counterterrorism activities.

“This also reinforces the NAF’s resolve to dismantle terrorist networks, protect vulnerable communities, and restore lasting peace to the North East and beyond.”

He further reassured Nigerians of the military’s commitment:

“The NAF, working closely with sister services and other security agencies, will continue to take deliberate and collaborative actions to ensure the safety and security of all citizens across the country.”

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