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.
The Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said in a press statement today that 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.
“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,” he said.
Following the airstrikes, ground troops conducted a follow-up exploit mission to Yarbuga village on the morning of July 10, 2025.
Ejodame said: “At the scene, remains of scores of terrorists and their weapons were found in the area, along with several burnt motorcycles.
“This joint air–ground operation dealt a significant blow to bandit networks in the region.
“It underscores the Nigerian Air Force’s unwavering commitment to protecting civilian lives, denying terrorists freedom of action and supporting ground forces to ensure lasting peace across the country.”
