By Ifeanyichukwu Marcus, Gusau
(SINL NIGERIA) The Air component of the Joint Task Force, Operation Fasan Yamma, (OPFY) has recorded another operational success.
This is sequel to precision strikes on terrorists who had converged at the foot of Asola Hills in Yankuzo ward of Tsafe Local Government Area, Zamfara State, for a wedding ceremony.
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.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Media Information officer of Operation Fasan Yamma, Captain David Adewusi and made available to newsmen in Gusau, Zamfara State capital.
According to the statement, the injured terrorists were reportedly evacuated by their colleagues to Yankuzo village for treatment.
“Troops of 1 Brigade under Sector 2 OPFY launched a follow-up operation in the early hours of 5 August 2025, successfully fighting through an ambush laid along the route to the village”, the statement added.
“Locals and other reliable sources from the area have confirmed that no fewer than 30 terrorists were neutralized during the air interdiction by the Air Component of OPFY and the follow-up operations by ground troops. Additionally, four terrorist collaborators from Kunchin Kalgo village in Tsafe Local Government Area were critically injured.
“The successful interdiction has brought widespread relief to residents of Yankuzo, Tsafe, and neighbouring communities, who have suffered repeated terrorist harassment in recent times. OPFY assures the people of Zamfara State and the North West of its continued commitment to ensuring peace and security in the zone” the statement concluded.
