The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched a successful air strike against bandits in Zamfara State, killing scores of them. The operation, which was part of Operation Fansa Yanma, targeted the hideouts of notorious bandit leader Yusuf Yellow in Tsafe Local Government Area.

According to reports, a counter-insurgency publication, the air strikes were carefully coordinated based on credible intelligence. A senior security source confirmed that the mission was “executed with precision to degrade their operational capabilities.”

The source added that the operation was highly successful, but it remained unclear if Yusuf Yellow was among those killed. “Security forces are currently conducting surveillance to assess the full impact of the operation,” the publication said.

This operation is part of the Nigerian military’s intensified air and ground offensives under Operation Fansa Yanma, aimed at restoring peace and stability in the region. The NAF has been actively involved in counter-insurgency operations in the region, and this latest success is a significant boost to their efforts.