The air component of operation Fansan Yamma has neutralised scores of armed bandits in a series of precision airstrikes conducted on 9 July 2025, targeting a migrating convoy along the Kebbi–Zamfara axis.
Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Cmdr. Ehimen Ejodame in a statement issued Thursday said the strikes were based on real-time intelligence, which revealed the movement of close to 150 motorcycles in batches, each carrying about 2 armed terrorists near Yarbuga in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
He noted: “In a major offensive under Operation Fansan Yamma, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has neutralised scores of armed bandits in a series of precision airstrikes conducted on 9 July 2025, targeting a migrating convoy along the Kebbi–Zamfara axis.
“After positive identification confirming the hostile presence, NAF aircraft engaged the convoy with devastating accuracy.
“Survivors were seen fleeing on foot and motorcycles, as air assets maintained persistent overwatch and executed follow-up strikes, effectively disrupting enemy withdrawal routes.”
Ejodame added that following the airstrikes, ground troops conducted a follow-up exploit mission to Yarbuga village on Thursday morning.
According to him, At the scene, remains of scores of terrorists and their weapons were found in the area, along with several burnt motorcycles.”
Ejodame stressed that the joint air–ground operation dealt a significant blow to bandit networks in the region.