Thursday, August 7, 2025 - The Nigerian Air Force has launched a deadly airstrike on a mass wedding ceremony attended by armed bandits at Asaula Hills in Yankuzo ward, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The operation, carried out Tuesday afternoon, was based on
credible intelligence that dozens of bandits from various enclaves were
converging at the rugged hilltop for the event.
According to a report shared by security analyst, Zagazola
Makama, the strike was conducted at about 4:00 pm by the air component of
Operation FANSAR YANMA under Sector 2 Command of the Nigerian Air Force.
Sources confirmed that over 100 motorcycles were seen at the
venue, with several heavily armed men gathered for the occasion. The jet strike
caught them by surprise at the peak of the celebration.
“The wedding brought together fighters from Faskari and
Kankara LGAs in Katsina State, and from across Zamfara.
“Dozens were neutralised on the spot, while many others
sustained critical injuries,” one source said.
Local informants said at least 10 bodies were recovered by nightfall, while
several others were burnt beyond recognition. At least 33 injured fighters were
reportedly taken for treatment to the Comprehensive Health Centre in Yankuzo
and surrounding hamlets.
Intelligence sources indicated that some of the injured are
being treated by unqualified health workers, and called for mop-up operations
around Yankuzo and other nearby recovery points.
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