Nigerian Armed Forces Kill Several Terrorists and Foil Planned Attack in Niger

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) announced that it eliminated several terrorists and disrupted a planned attack in Niger State during a series of intelligence‑driven operations.

Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the NAF spokesperson, made the disclosure in a statement released on Monday in Abuja.

Ejodame explained that the strikes were carried out by the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma Sector 1 between May 20 and May 23, targeting locations in Rafi and Mariga Local Government Areas.

“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 conjunction with the Nigerian Army Space Command Regiment, executed precision air interdiction strikes. The operation neutralized several terrorists and disrupted their operational build‑up,” the statement read.

It added that on May 21 the Air Component identified and engaged terrorists moving on motorcycles and on foot with rustled cattle from Tungunguna toward Uregi.

“The strikes neutralized the fighters and destroyed their movement and withdrawal capability. Later that day, the Air Component provided close air support to ground troops engaged with terrorists at Tungan Makeri. The intervention successfully repelled the attackers and restored operational advantage to friendly forces,” it added.