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NAF airstrikes kill terrorists, destroy IED factory in Zamfara

Nigerian Air Force conducted precision airstrikes on December 28 in Zamfara's Tsafe LGA, neutralizing several terrorists and destroying an IED manufacturing facility at Turba Hill bandit hideout and Kachalla Dogo Sule's camp. Intelligence confirmed human activity and operational structures at Turba Hill, leading to a direct hit that demolished a zinc-roofed building.​ The second strike targeted the IED hub linked to attacks along Dan Sadau–Magami axis, destroying multiple structures and igniting fires that crippled production capabilities. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame confirmed post-strike assessments showed significant degradation of terrorist networks in Zamfara State.​ These operations highlight NAF's use of multi-source intelligence for high-impact responses against bandit strongholds.​

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 29, 2025

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Nigeria

Questions trail NAF aircraft’s onward flight to Portugal

Fresh questions have emerged over the onward journey of the Nigerian Air Force C 130 aircraft that made an emergency landing in Burkina Faso while heading to Portugal for maintenance. Although officials earlier said the plane and its 11 man crew had been cleared to continue their mission, there is still no clear public confirmation on when it actually departed Bobo Dioulasso for Europe.​ The aircraft was on a ferry mission to Portugal on 8 December when the crew detected a technical fault after takeoff from Lagos and carried out a precautionary landing in Bobo Dioulasso, in line with international aviation safety procedures. Burkina Faso authorities subsequently held the plane and personnel, claiming an airspace violation, which triggered a diplomatic row and heightened regional tensions.​ Following high level talks in Ouagadougou led by Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, the […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 19, 2025

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Burkina faso

Burkina Faso frees detained Nigerian aircraft and 11 troops

The Federal Government has confirmed the release of the Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft and 11 soldiers who were detained in Burkina Faso after a forced landing.​ The confirmation came on Wednesday night from the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, who said the aircraft and personnel had been released. He simply stated that they had been freed following diplomatic efforts.​ Their release followed a meeting in Ouagadougou between Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and Burkina Faso’s junta leader, Ibrahim Traoré. Tuggar, who led a Nigerian delegation, explained that the visit was at the request of President Bola Tinubu to resolve the incident and strengthen relations between both countries.​ The incident occurred nearly two weeks earlier when a Nigerian Air Force C-130 transport aircraft, carrying 11 soldiers, made a forced or precautionary landing in Bobo […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 18, 2025

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Nigeria

FG Says Detained NAF C 130 Plane 11 Soldiers Still Not Released

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that a Nigerian Air Force C 130 aircraft and 11 military personnel being held in Burkina Faso remain in detention, days after the incident that led to their stoppage. The clarification follows conflicting media reports suggesting that the troops had already been freed.​ The aircraft, on a ferry mission to Portugal, reportedly developed a technical issue shortly after leaving Lagos on 8 December 2025. In line with international aviation procedures, the crew made a precautionary landing at Bobo Dioulasso airfield in Burkina Faso, identified as the nearest suitable airport.​ However, authorities under the Confederation of Sahel States, which includes Burkina Faso, treated the landing as an unauthorised entry into their airspace. The regional bloc subsequently placed its air and anti aircraft systems on high alert and ordered an investigation into the circumstances of […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 14, 2025

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new africa

Nigeria Sahel allies clash over detained military plane and soldiers

Nigeria and the Alliance of Sahel States are giving sharply different accounts of how a Nigerian Air Force C 130 transport plane and 11 soldiers ended up detained in Burkina Faso. The aircraft made an emergency landing in Bobo Dioulasso on Monday, but the incident has now triggered a wider diplomatic dispute over alleged airspace violations.​ The Alliance of Sahel States which includes Burkina Faso Mali and Niger insists the Nigerian plane entered its airspace without permission and was forced to land. In a joint statement the bloc called the episode a serious breach of sovereignty and said its air and anti aircraft defences have been placed on high alert with orders to neutralise any further unauthorised flights.​ Nigerian authorities reject the accusation and say the C 130 crew diverted to Bobo Dioulasso only after detecting a technical fault while […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 10, 2025

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new africa

Nigerian military plane grounded in Burkina Faso over airspace row

A Nigerian Air Force C 130 transport plane carrying 11 soldiers has been grounded in Burkina Faso over an alleged violation of the country’s airspace. The aircraft was forced to land in the southwestern city of Bobo Dioulasso after what officials described as an in flight emergency while transiting Burkinabe airspace.​ According to a statement from the Confederation of Sahel States known as AES the plane had two crew members and nine passengers all of them Nigerian military personnel. AES which groups the military led governments of Burkina Faso Mali and Niger said an investigation showed the aircraft did not have authorisation to fly over Burkina Faso.​ The bloc condemned the incident as a serious violation of its airspace and the sovereignty of its member states and said its air defence systems had been placed on high alert. It warned […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 9, 2025

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Nigeria

NAF airstrikes crush terror cells in Katsina, foil ISWAP attack in Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its fighter jets have destroyed key terror cells in Katsina State and helped to repel a coordinated Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP)/Boko Haram attack in Borno. NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame said the operations were carried out through intelligence‑driven precision strikes under Operation Fansan Yamma and Operation Hadin Kai.​ According to him, two separate strikes were launched on November 27 in Katsina under Sector 2 of Operation Fansan Yamma. The first, around 6:30 a.m., targeted the fortified base of a notorious terrorist kingpin linked to serial kidnappings, violent attacks and livestock rustling across Kankara, Faskari and Malumfashi Local Government Areas, with real‑time ISR guiding precision munitions that destroyed the camp and hit fleeing fighters.​ A second strike around 5:55 p.m. hit another major terrorist enclave in Danfako, Faskari LGA, taking out logistics […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 30, 2025

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Nigeria

NAF Neutralizes Terrorists, Destroys Logistics Hub in Zamfara

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) executed precision airstrikes on November 14, 2025, targeting a major terrorist stronghold and logistics hub in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance identified the Sauri bandit camp as both a defensive shelter and logistics base, used to hide rustled livestock and support armed groups. NAF aircraft conducted multiple strike passes, destroying hideouts and logistics facilities, and neutralising numerous terrorists who tried to escape into surrounding vegetation. Post-operation assessments confirmed critical structures, supply resources, and several fighters were eliminated, crippling the group’s operational capacity. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, NAF spokesperson, said the successful operation reaffirms the commitment of Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke’s directive to “find them, hunt them down, and protect our people.” The strikes reflect ongoing counterterrorism efforts to deny bandits safe havens and restore peace and stability across […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 15, 2025

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Nigeria

Air Chief Orders Commanders to “Strike Smarter, Harder” as NAF Refines War Strategy

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has directed Nigerian Air Force (NAF) commanders to intensify precision operations and adopt smarter tactics in ongoing military campaigns across the country. Aneke issued the directive on Wednesday at a high-level strategy meeting with Air Component Commanders from all operational theatres at the NAF Headquarters, Abuja. According to the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the meeting was convened to recalibrate NAF’s operational priorities under the new leadership and strengthen synergy with other security agencies. Ejodame said the session “provided a platform to harmonize strategies, reinforce inter-service cooperation, and ensure that the Nigerian Air Force remains a decisive instrument of national security and a symbol of hope for citizens.” Addressing the commanders, Air Marshal Aneke stressed that the changing security landscape requires agility, precision, […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 5, 2025

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Nigeria

Air Chief Tasks Officers to Lead by Example, Serve with Courage

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has charged military commanders and graduating officers to lead by example and serve Nigeria with courage. Speaking at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College in Jaji, Abubakar stated that leadership is the most decisive factor for success in any military organization. He outlined his command philosophy, which is built on five key areas: force optimization, mission-oriented training, proactive logistics, research and development, and personnel welfare. To demonstrate leadership by example, the Air Marshal revealed he has conducted over 40 operational visits to 98 Nigerian Air Force units nationwide within two years. He also highlighted the importance of courage, citing his handling of the 2023 Rukubi incident, which led to reforms and improved international relations. He concluded by urging the young officers to lead with integrity and conviction for […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA October 11, 2025

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