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NAF NEUTRALISES SEVERAL TERRORISTS IN ZAMFARA, FOILS PLANNED ATTACK ON CIVILIANS

In a swift response to a distress call, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), on 31st May 2025, successfully neutralised over 20 armed terrorists and destroyed more than 21 motorcycles during an air interdiction operation in Zamfara State. The operation, carried out in the general area south of Mai-Galma in Maru Local Government Area, was aimed at halting a planned large-scale attack on vulnerable communities by armed bandits.

Intelligence received indicated that a significant number of terrorists were massing and preparing to strike unsuspecting settlements. Further intelligence confirmed that the bandits had killed some farmers and abducted a number of civilians, including women and children. Consequently, NAF aircraft under Operation FANSAN YAMMA was immediately dispatched on armed reconnaissance and possible rescue mission.

On arrival at the area, over 30 motorcycles carrying armed terrorists heading into the nearby forest were positively identified. On sighting the aircraft, the terrorists opened fire, prompting a precision engagement that led to the destruction of several motorcycles and the neutralisation of dozens of terrorists.

Ground forces were immediately mobilised to exploit the situation. They confirmed the destruction of enemy assets and the neutralisation of over 20 terrorists. Unfortunately, in the course of the operation, 2 local vigilantes lost their lives and 2 others sustained injuries in the crossfire.

The NAF deeply regrets the loss of these brave vigilantes and remains committed to working with local communities to ensure the safety and security of all citizens. Efforts are ongoing to track and rescue the kidnapped villagers who were taken into the ading forest.

The NAF reiterates that all it's operations are guided by strict rules of engagement, adherence to humanitarian law as well as the Nigerian Air Force Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan (CHMRAP), which emphasises the protection of innocent lives even in the face of hostile engagements. As investigations continue, the NAF assures the public that all necessary measures are taken to protect civilians while intensifying pressure on criminal elements threatening peace in the region.

Ehimen Ejodame
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information,
Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force.

2 June 2025

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These our military go just dey throw bomb anyhow as if na knockout.
Zero intelligence gathering.

The Nigerian armed forces lack intelligence gathering and professionalism which us why we keep seeing these unfortunate incidents

Why always
Let stop airstrike
Weren't develop enough to operate it

Intelligence 0.5%.

A fight against Boko Haram is a fight against the North -+-Mohammed Buhari

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Hmmmm...


RIP to the dead....



Once Terrorist mix with the people there's no amount of coordinate innocent too will follow...


That's why I don't pray to live in a terrorist infested area....


May we not be a collateral Damage..

1. NAF really messed up this time. They need to fix their communication efforts.

2. One thing I have noticed from people who claim to be obi ers, people who claim to be secessionists, and people who also claim to be GEJ ers, and some tinubu ers is that they claim that the North s bandits.

Well,where are the vigilantes from...do they the bandits?

We really need to get rid of bitterness and tribal hate on this forum. People are fighting for you and you are here sniping abuse at them


If anyone quotes me and calls me evil, you will be reported as a bigot. And blocked. Enough is enough. You don't have to tolerate bad goverment or the mistakes of the past, but you don't have to be hating people.

Everybody is just misbehaving in this country

saintopus:
A fight against Boko Haram is a fight against the North -+-Mohammed Buhari

I no believe say buhari said that, but 8 years of istration I come dey believe say he actually said that.

May their souls rest in peace.

It was deliberate

Fight against Boko Haram is fight against the North (Fulani) - Buhari


If you know you know

The world is gearing up for WW3.

If the NAF cannot possibly identify terrorists in Nigerian terrain and with Vietnam War aircrafts, is it in an international war where everyone wears military fatigue and in high precision aircrafts and airstrike situations that they will thrive?

Dem go just commission our Air force for Kamikaze (suicide) strikes where both pilot and aircraft can be written off without second thoughts.

Yeye dey smell.

You literally fought against the vigilante because they were close to capturing terrorists on the run. Nigerians better wake up, this terrorists now have access to air thanks to the army.



Under The watch of this same HB Abubakars air force, civilians were blow away in Nassarawa state last year and the same chatgpt apology was issued.

https://truthnigeria.com/2024/01/air-force-chief-sorry-for-accidental-bombing-of-civilians-last-year/


At this rate there's no way we can defeat the terrorists unless a foreign army like the america army invades the northern part of Nigeria.

https://nairaland.macsoftware.info/8442193/trail-terrorists-when-air-force

what a life

saintopus:
A fight against Boko Haram is a fight against the North -+-Mohammed Buhari

Yeah, he said that, and then in 2017.....they were waiting for him with a SAM Missile. Like our hindu friends say...KARMA. That's when he started unleashing tucano and army on them...some parts of North west became closed army zones. . He learned the hard way...never feed a baby croc.

The thing is, many Nigerians are defending people who are the same as Boko. Some of you were defending Gana the tiv fighter...who was killing more tiv than fulani, some of you defend kanu and ekpa who have basically unleashed the dragon on the SE, and then there were Igboho defenders, the same Igboho where police found a full amoury of over 1000 arms and ammunition.

You guys need to get rid of your bitterness and focus on good governance.

Hmmmmmm , friendly fire/ friendly bombing

All of you saying the lack zero intelligence did not get the memo.

The vigilante said they were on the tail of the terrorists when air force took them out.

That's clear mission. That seems to be like a carefully plotted act to stop the vigilantes from carrying out their mission.

Think about it. If vigilante succeeds, where will air force get the money we are spending on security from. Terrorism and banditry is now a business that makes military personnel rich

Hmmm
....yet some people want people abroad return to Nigeria.

Living in Nigeria should be added to "Surviving Tactics"

No intelligence gathering, no precision strike.
Just a bunch of clowns mounting fighter jets. We never ready to end insecurity.

NAF neutralise 20 bandits and 21 motorcycles.
I don't understand what you people are really doing, do they they hand-pick the numbers they want to neutralise?
It is obvious that bandit move in droves.
Who is deceiving who?

NAF neutralise 20 bandits and 21 motorcycles.
I don't understand what you people are really doing, do they they hand-pick the numbers they want to neutralise?
It is obvious that bandit move in droves.
Who is deceiving who?😌😌

This is no longer a mistake

The Hausas said it and now you have proven that they told the Truth!!!

It is now obvious there are Saboteurs in the Air force and Military that are working heavily for the Bandits

Fish them out and stop denying it !!!!

hmm

words of the repented terrorists

May their souls rest in peace

jmoore:
Intelligence 0.5%.

NAF suppose to be disbanded immediately, they're very useless

It is well. RIP to the vigilantes

This mistake is very costly