The Nigerian Air Force, under Operation Fasan Yamma, has disclosed that it neutralised several armed bandits in Zamfara State during a coordinated air and ground assault on Makakkari Forest.
Disclosing this in a Monday statement, the Director of Public Relations and Information, Ehimen Ejodame, said Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance had confirmed movements of over 400 bandits planning to invade a farming community.
The operation took place on Sunday and according to him, it involved precision airstrikes and ground assaults, killing several notorious kingpins and scores of their fighters.
Ejodame said the synergy between the air and land components made the operation exceptional.
The statement read, “The Nigerian Air Force under Operation FASAN YAMMA, on 10 August 2025, recorded another major victory against armed bandits in Zamfara State, neutralising several terrorists in a coordinated air and ground assault on Makakkari Forest.
”Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance had confirmed movements of over 400 bandits, planning to invade a farming community.
“The operation involved precision airstrikes and ground assaults, resulting in the deaths of several notorious kingpins and scores of their foot soldiers.
“The synergy between air and land components made the operation exceptional.”
