The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified its operations in Kwara State, executing a series of coordinated air missions under Operation Fansan Yamma Sector 3. The operations, carried out across Kakihun, Oke-Ode, Babanla, and surrounding areas, were aimed at neutralizing hostile elements and safeguarding local communities.
According to a statement released by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the missions combined reconnaissance flights, close air support, and precision strikes. Hostile groups spotted east of Babanla were decisively engaged, while surveillance aircraft covered key settlements and military positions to gather critical intelligence for ground forces.
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Air Commodore Ejodame emphasized that these operations demonstrate NAF’s unwavering resolve to maintain air superiority, deter threats, and sustain pressure on criminal actors threatening peace in the region. He assured Nigerians that the Air Force remains committed to defending the nation’s territorial integrity and protecting both troops and civilians from hostile attacks.
The latest strikes come as part of Nigeria’s broader strategy to weaken armed groups and restore stability, reinforcing confidence in the military’s capability to respond swiftly and decisively against threats.
