The Air Component of the Joint Task Force, Operation Fasan Yamma (OPFY), has confirmed the neutralization of over 30 terrorists in a precision airstrike in Zamfara State.
The operation, conducted on August 4, 2025, targeted a large assembly of terrorists who had converged at the foot of Asola Hills in Yankuzo Ward of Tsafe Local Government Area for a wedding ceremony.
According to Captain David Adewusi, Media Information Officer, OPFY in a statement on Thursday, the strike, which was conducted based on credible intelligence, targeted a large assembly of terrorists from the Faskari and Kankara axis of Katsina State, as well as various parts of Zamfara State.
“The strike, which was conducted based on credible intelligence, targeted a large assembly of terrorists from the Faskari and Kankara axis of Katsina State, as well as various parts of Zamfara State.
“The operation resulted in the neutralization of several terrorists, with many others sustaining critical injuries.
“The injured terrorists were reportedly evacuated by their colleagues to Yankuzo village for treatment,” the statement said.
Troops of 1 Brigade under Sector 2 OPFY launched a follow-up operation in the early hours of August 5, 2025, successfully fighting through an ambush laid along the route to Yankuzo village.
The locals and other reliable sources from the area have confirmed that no fewer than 30 terrorists were neutralized during the air interdiction and follow-up operations.
The successful interdiction has brought widespread relief to residents of Yankuzo, Tsafe, and neighboring communities, who have suffered repeated terrorist harassment in recent times.
Capt. Adewusi added: “The successful interdiction has brought widespread relief to residents of Yankuzo, Tsafe, and neighbouring communities, who have suffered repeated terrorist harassment in recent times.”
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