By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reportedly eliminated scores of bandits in air strikes in Zamfara state.
Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, said a component of Operation Fansa Yanma launched air strikes on bandits’ hideouts targeting Yusuf Yellow, “a notorious bandit leader”, in Tsafe LGA of Zamfara. 
According to the publication, a senior security source who spoke on condition of anonymity confirmed that the intelligence-led operation was highly successful.
The publication said the strikes were carefully coordinated based on credible intelligence.
“The mission was executed with precision to degrade their operational capabilities,” the source confirmed to Zagazola Makama.
The publication added that it remained unclear as of press time if Yusuf Yellow was among those killed in the air raid.
“Security forces are currently conducting surveillance to assess the full impact of the operation,” the publication said.
The Nigerian military has intensified air and ground offensives under Operation Fansa Yanma, to restore peace and stability in the region.
