The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says several “armed bandits” have been killed in a series of coordinated air strikes targeting their convoy along the Kebbi-Zamfara axis.
A statement on Friday by Ehimen Ejodame, the force director of public relations, said the operation was carried out on July 9.
Ejodame said the air strikes targeted a convoy of nearly 150 motorcycles ferrying bandits near Yarbuga, a community in Maru LGA of Zamfara state.
He said the operation followed receipt of credible intelligence, adding that the strikes disrupted the movement of the armed bandits.
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“In a major offensive under Operation Fansan Yamma, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on 9 July 2025 conducted a series of precision airstrikes that neutralised scores of armed bandits along the Kebbi-Zamfara axis, targeting a migrating convoy of nearly 150 motorcycles near Yarbuga in Maru LGA, Zamfara State,” the statement reads.
“Acting on real-time intelligence, NAF aircraft struck with devastating accuracy, disrupting the bandits’ movement and forcing survivors to flee, as persistent air overwatch enabled follow-up strikes.
“A subsequent ground exploit mission on 10 July 2025 confirmed the success, with several terrorist corpses, burnt motorcycles, and weapons recovered.”
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Ejodame said NAF remains committed to protecting the lives of Nigerians, supporting ground troops, and “denying criminal groups freedom of action”.
