Tag: NAF air strikes

NAF airstrikes destroy terrorist camp in Zamfara, kills scores of fighters 

Aminu Imam
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced that the Air Component of the Joint Task Force (JTF) of ‘Operation Fansan Yamma’ destroyed terrorists’ stronghold in Tsafe local government area of Zamfara State, killing scores of bandits. A statement issued by the NAF Spokesman, Air Cdre. Ehimen Ejodame, said the precision air interdiction missions executed on 14 November 2025, targeted Sauri bandit camp. Ejodame said the mission was undertaken after comprehensive intelligence and surveillance operations confirmed significant terrorist activity and rustled livestock concealed on a high-ground hideout used by the criminals…

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Kaduna: NAF airstrikes kill notorious kidnapper Janari, several gang members – Official

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The air component of the special joint military task force Operation Whirl Punch neutralised a notorious terrorist and kidnap kingpin, Janari and several members of his syndicate on Saturday. Spokesman of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Vice-Marshall Edward Gabkwet, who stated in Abuja yesterday, said that Janari and his cohorts had been responsible for attacks and abductions within Kaduna State and along the Abuja-Kaduna highway. He stated that the airstrikes were authorised and executed after Janari and his gang were sighted at a location near Gadar Katako, in Igabi local…

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Niger: Air Force eliminates terrorist kingpin, Yellow Jambros and others in air strike

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The air component of ‘Operation Whirl Punch’, has eliminated a dreaded terrorist and kidnap kingpin, Yellow Jambros, and scores of other terrorists in airstrikes in Shiroro local government area, (LGA), of Niger State. The Nigerian Air Force, (NAF), made this known in a statement by the director, Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, yesterday, in Abuja. Gabkwet said the terrorists met their end while attempting to cross the Jikudna River in Galadima Kogo District, heading towards Wurukuvhi axis of Chikun LGA.  He said that Yellow Jambros and his…

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Boko Haram top Commander, Abu Asad, eliminated in NAF airstrikes

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In a resounding victory for ‘Operation Hadin Kai’s Air Component, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) executed a devastating air strike on a gathering of terrorists in a remote location within the Mandara Mountains killing a key terrorist figure, Abu Asad. The precision strikes according to the NAFs Director of Public Relations and Information Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, targeted three zinc-roofed structures nestled among numerous trees, where over 100 heavily-armed terrorists had congregated, seemingly preparing for a significant offensive or a high-level meeting. The terrorists were observed engaging in lively discussions…

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NAF airstrikes neutralise terrorists responsible for Abuja-Kaduna, Birnin-Gwari Road attacks

Aminu Imam

Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft, under Operation Whirl Punch, have neutralised several terrorists/bandits responsible for attacks and kidnappings on the Abuja-Kaduna highway as well as Birnin-Gwari area of Kaduna State. Director, NAF Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, while confirming the strikes said several terrorist elements were decimated at Tsauni Doka, at Igabi local government area of the State. According to him, The strikes became necessary following credible intelligence which revealed the presence of terrorist kingpin known as Boderi and his foot soldiers, at Tsauni Doka. Subsequently, air…

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