The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has said its air component under Operation Fansan Yamma, Sector 1, conducted successful airstrikes that neutralized terrorists and disrupted planned attacks across parts of Niger State especially in Rafi and Mariga Local Government Areas.
The operation was carried out between May 20 and May 23, 2026, based on credible intelligence on terrorist movements and suspected plans to launch coordinated attacks on communities and security formations in the axis.
The first phase of the operation involved precision air interdiction against terrorists gathered around Tungan Bako and Kasuwan Daji in Rafi LGA, the Director of Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said.
He said more strikes were carried out on May 21 after terrorists were seen moving on motorcycles and footpaths with rustled cattle from Tungunguna towards Uregi, and their movement and escape routes were effectively neutralised.
“Armed reconnaissance operations that followed on May 23 over Dogon Dawa and nearby communities in Mariga LGA led to precision strikes that thwarted planned attacks on troops’ locations,” Mr Ejodame said.
He said the post-operation assessments revealed neutralization of a large number of terrorists and disruption of their planned offensives and added the mission was part of the ongoing efforts to degrade the terrorist capabilities in the region.
