Nigerians React as NAF Announces Killing of 400 bandits in latest Air Strike
- The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) announced that the combined air and ground operation it conducted in the latest airstrike has killed over 400 bandits
- The NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Ehimen Ejodame, made the announcement on Monday, August 11
- Nigerians sent a powerful message to the Armed Forces of Nigeria over the latest assault in Zamfara
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Makakkari, Zamfara State - The Nigerian Air Force conducted a combined air and ground operation in the Makakkari Forest against armed bandits in Zamfara State as part of Operation Fasan Yamma, resulting in the neutralisation of several bandits.
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According to a statement on Monday, August 11, signed by Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations confirmed that more than 400 bandits were moving with plans to attack a farming community.
Ejodame disclosed that the operation, which took place on Sunday, August 10, involved precision airstrikes and ground assaults, killing several notorious kingpins and scores of their fighters.
Ejodame said that the synergy between the air and land components made the operation exceptional.
Nigerians react to news of the operation
The latest operation has garnered mixed reactions from Nigerians. Some challenged NAF to provide evidence of the operation, while others commended the force's efforts in tackling banditry.
Legit.ng gathered some reactions from Nigerians shared on X.com:
@Samueljohn74217 wrote:
"How many are these bandits? Every time, troops kill 400,1000 and more, them no de finished, Abi na zombies them de kill"
@Ahmedobidentfc wrote:
"Where Evidence
"We no believe anything for this country without evidence oo."
@iamOgeyDike wrote:
"Whose counting the dead people, please? Because every day, that's what we have been hearing. Make una dey fear God o."
@kpuraAraba wrote:
"If they conduct a census in Zamfara now, you will see that its population rather increased."
@OgundekoCelem wrote:
"How many are they? Today, we wipe, tomorrow we wipe. And there are still more to wipe. Fear God o. Okay, shall we wipe them totally today?
@AdelekeJamal wrote:
"The kind of news I like to hear
"Nigeria will succeed in crushing these b**tards!"
@sarki_suleimanu wrote:
"Good job to our gallant Air Force. May this be a strong warning to others who think they can terrorise innocent communities."
@lord__Alf wrote:
"I hope the rest of those barbarians see how their fellow senseless idiots die when they attack Nigerians in Nigeria🇳🇬. Go on, our brave soldiers, and make sure they all pay a heavy price for the lives they took and for causing chaos in our precious Land. God Bless All D Nigeria Armed Forces"
@corosive_reactn wrote:
"This is what we should be seeing, not being friendly with these demons from hell... Your mission is to smoke them back into Hell. Kudos @NigAirForce @HQNigerianArmy @NigerianNavy, you guys ROCK!"
@effemmzy wrote:
"The era of entertaining terrorists is over. No more repentant terrorists. Go & repent with ur 72virgins in "paradise".
"Those who think PBAT will allow terrorists 2 be used to intimidate him out of office like dey did GEJ, now know better.
"More will still b ghosted in months 2cum."
@LekanOlapade3 wrote:
"This is the reason why some northern politicians are working against the current government, their bandits are suyanized."
MillerOsakpolor wrote:
"Nice job, just imagine the terror they would have unleashed on their victims if they were not intercepted…"
@hasyno3 wrote:
"May their souls continue to rot in hell, more of this MashaAllah, remaining Bello turji and his crews.
"NigeriaAirforce🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯"
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NAF Airstrikes Killed 592 Terrorists in 8 Months
Legit.ng previously reported that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrikes in the North-East killed no fewer than 592 terrorists and destroyed 372 enemy assets in eight months.
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, said the Air Component executed 798 combat sorties, destroyed 206 terrorists’ vehicles and 166 logistics hubs in the North-East.
Abubakar made this known on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, during a courtesy visit to Governor Babagana Zulum in Maiduguri, Borno State.
Source: Legit.ng
