Nigerian Air Force Kills 35 Terrorists Near Cameroon
By Asmita - Aug 24, 2025
The Nigerian Air Force executed a precision airstrike near the Nigeria-Cameroon border resulting in the deaths of over 35 terrorists who were planning an attack on Nigerian ground forces. This operation aimed to neutralize the threat, stabilize the battlefield, and disrupt terrorist logistics. The action is part of a broader strategy to combat extremist groups in the region amid escalating violence, with the Nigerian government enhancing military operations and receiving international support, including a proposed $346 million weapons sale from the US to bolster Nigeria's security efforts.
Beechcraft Super King Air 350 Nigeria (NAF202) via Wikimedia commons
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) claimed a significant victory on Saturday by executing a precision airstrike near the Nigeria-Cameroon border, which reportedly resulted in the death of more than 35 terrorists. The militants had been gathering in the border region with the apparent intent to launch an attack on Nigerian ground forces. Acting on intelligence received from multiple sources, the NAF carried out successive precision strikes targeting four separate assembly areas where the terrorists were concentrated. This operation was aimed at neutralizing the threat and providing urgent support to embattled ground troops who were at risk from the militant offensive.
According to a statement released by the Nigerian Air Force, the targeted airstrike successfully disrupted terrorist positions and logistics, significantly aiding in the stabilization of the battlefield situation. The ground troops in the threatened area confirmed that the situation around their location had been brought under control following the air raid. This operation forms part of the wider military strategy to dominate the fight against extremist groups in the region, denying them freedom of movement and operational capabilities. The airstrike underscores the NAF’s ongoing commitment to close air support for ground forces and the disruption of terrorist movement corridors along Nigeria's northeastern border.
This military action reflects the intensifying conflict in Nigeria’s northeast, a region long plagued by extremism and insurgency. The area, bordering Cameroon, Chad, and Niger, has seen increasing hostility from Boko Haram and its splinter faction, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). These groups have escalated attacks on military bases and civilian targets, leading to thousands of deaths and displacing millions of people over the years. The resurgence of violence in 2025, after a relative calm, has prompted the Nigerian government to bolster military operations and enhance regional cooperation to combat these militant factions effectively.
The Nigerian military’s efforts have also been supported by international assistance, including a recent approval by the US State Department for the sale of $346 million worth of weapons to Nigeria. This deal, pending US Congressional approval, aims to strengthen Nigeria's capacity to tackle its security challenges through advanced munitions. The ongoing partnership between Nigerian armed forces and international allies highlights the complexity of the security situation in Nigeria and neighboring countries, where the fight against terrorism requires coordinated air and ground operations to protect civilians and restore stability in the region.
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