Wednesday, September 9, 2026 - The Nigerian military have killed several suspected terrorists during air strikes on Yankuzo community in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The operation was carried out on Monday evening by security
forces under Operation Fansan Yanma, according to counter-insurgency
publication Zagazola Makama.
Local sources said five military aircraft took part in the
operation and attacked suspected terrorists in the community.
Several fighters were reportedly killed, although the exact
number of casualties was not immediately known.
“Among those reportedly killed was a terrorist identified as
Isiya Gurgu, said to be a close associate of a notorious bandit leader known as
Musa Commander, who is reportedly linked to the Ado Aleru network,” Makama
said.
“The sources further claimed that Musa Commander is
associated with several terrorist-controlled communities, including Tsamiya and
other settlements in the area.
“According to the account, the security forces appeared to
have exercised caution during the operation to minimise civilian casualties,
with the engagement reportedly focused on individuals seen carrying weapons or
dressed in military-style uniforms.”
Several other suspected terrorists were also reportedly
wounded in the air strikes.
Yankuzo is believed to be a stronghold of armed groups
linked to the Ado Aleru network, with residents facing repeated threats from
terrorists operating in the area.
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