Military airstrikes kill over 30 terrorists during Zamfara wedding ceremony

In a major counterterrorism success, the Air Component of Operation Fasan Yamma (OPFY) has confirmed the elimination of more than 30 terrorists in Zamfara State during a targeted airstrike on August 4, 2025.

According to a statement released on Thursday by Captain David Adewusi, the Media Information Officer for the operation, the decisive air raid was conducted at the base of Asola Hills in Yankuzo Ward, Tsafe Local Government Area. Intelligence reports had revealed that a large group of terrorists had assembled at the location to attend a wedding ceremony.

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The operation, described as a “precise and strategic strike,” was launched to dismantle the gathering and neutralize threats in the area.

“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 5 August 2025, 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 by the Air Component of OPFY and the follow-up operations by ground troops.

“Additionally, four terrorist 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.

“Operation Fasan Yamma assures the people of Zamfara State and the North West of its continued commitment to ensuring peace and security in the zone.”