The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), operating under the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Sector 2, has recorded a significant operational breakthrough following the successful execution of two high-impact precision Air Interdiction missions against bandit strongholds at Turba Hill and Kachalla Dogo Sule’s camp in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
In a statement, the Director of Public Relations and Information Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame disclosed that acting on credible, multi-source intelligence, NAF air assets were deployed against bandit enclaves at the identified locations.
According to him, the first strike targeted Turba Hill, a confirmed bandit hideout.
He said “persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance revealed significant human activity and an operational zinc-roofed structure assessed to be central to the enclave’s activities”.
‘”Following positive identification, the target was engaged with precision, resulting in a direct hit. Post-strike battle damage assessment confirmed the complete destruction of the structure and the neutralisation of several bandits”, he said.
He noted that the second air mission was conducted at Kachalla Dogo Sule’s Camp, a notorious bandit stronghold identified as a key IED manufacturing and operational hub. Intelligence had linked the camp to the planning and execution of recent IED attacks along the Dan Sadau–Magami axis.
“The precision strike successfully engaged multiple active structures within the enclave, triggering intense fires that destroyed the facilities and neutralised several bandits, effectively crippling the group’s IED production and deployment capability”, he said.
These decisive air strikes represent a significant degradation of bandit networks operating in Zamfara State, particularly their capacity to manufacture and employ improvised explosive devices.
The operations reaffirm the Nigerian Air Force’s unwavering commitment, working in close coordination with other components of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, to deny criminal elements safe havens, degrade their combat effectiveness, and support ongoing joint efforts to restore lasting peace and security across the North-West and the nation at large.