Several terrorists were neutralized when the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) launched airstrikes on their convoy near Yarbuga in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, stated that the air raids were carried out on July 9, following real-time intelligence that revealed the movement of nearly 150 motorcycles, each reportedly carrying two armed terrorists.
Ejodame said: “After positive identification confirming the hostile presence, NAF aircraft engaged the convoy with devastating accuracy.”
He noted that after the initial strike, some of the terrorists were seen escaping on foot and motorcycles, but air assets sustained surveillance and launched follow-up strikes, effectively cutting off their escape routes.
According to him, ground troops later carried out a follow-up mission to Yarbuga village on the morning of July 10, 2025.
“At the scene, remains of scores of terrorists and their weapons were found in the area, along with several burnt motorcycles,” Ejodame said.