NAF Strikes Again: Over 15 Terrorists Neutralized in Sambisa Forest
Oru Leonard
The Nigerian Air Force through the Air Component under the Joint Task Force North-East of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), has successfully carried out an air interdiction mission, neutralizing over 15 terrorists in a newly identified enclave west of Zuwa in the Sambisa general area. The operation, conducted on September 3, 2025, targeted hideouts harboring fighters and commanders responsible for recent hostilities around Bitta.
According to the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore on 4 September 2025, the strikes proved devastating, neutralising over 15 terrorists and demolishing key structures critical to their operations.
This latest success underscores the NAF’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of Nigerians while supporting ground troops in joint operations to dismantle terrorist networks. The Nigerian Air Force continues to stand as a symbol of vigilance, professionalism, and decisive airpower in defence of national security. Every successful strike brings Nigeria one step closer to lasting peace.
