Troops Disrupt Terrorists’ Convergence on Zamfara, Kills Dozens of Terrorists

The Air Component of the Joint Task Force, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), says it  has recorded an operational success, following 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.

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 5th August, successfully fighting through an ambush laid along the route to the village.

Locals and other reliable sources from the area have confirmed that no fewer than 30 terrorists were neutralized during the air interdiction, and the follow-up operations by ground troops.

Additionally, four terrorists’ 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 Northwest, of its continued commitment, to ensuring peace and security in the zone.