Nigerian Air Force Kills 15+ Terrorists Sambisa Forest Raid

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) conducted a precision airstrike on September 3, 2025, targeting a newly identified terrorist hideout west of Zuwa in the Sambisa Forest, Borno State, successfully neutralizing over 15 terrorists. The operation, part of Operation Hadin Kai and supported by credible intelligence and surveillance, aimed at fighters and commanders responsible for recent attacks around Bitta in Gwoza Local Government Area. The strike also destroyed key structures used by insurgents, significantly degrading their operational capacity. NAF’s Director of Public Relations, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, emphasized the mission as a demonstration of the Air Force’s precision, professionalism, and resolve in the fight against terrorism. This successful operation highlights NAF's ongoing commitment to supporting ground forces, safeguarding Nigerian lives, and advancing peace in the North-East by dismantling terrorist networks. The Sambisa Forest remains a critical insurgent stronghold, and such airstrikes are part of continued military efforts to weaken Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province fighters.