By Jemilu Hassan
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In a devastating incident, 16 civilians have lost their lives in Zamfara State after the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) mistakenly bombed a residential area while targeting bandits.
The tragic error has sparked widespread outrage and raised concerns about the military’s tactics in combating insecurity. According to eyewitnesses, the NAF jets bombed the village of Na’ikko in the Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing 16 innocent
civilians and injuring several others. The villagers were reportedly going about their daily activities when the bombing raid occurred.The incident has been confirmed by the Zamfara State Government, which has expressed deep sadness and regret over the loss of lives. The government has also called for an immediate investigation into the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the bombing raid.
The Nigerian Air Force has also acknowledged the incident and expressed regret over the loss of lives. The NAF has promised to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident and take necessary measures to prevent such errors in the future.The incident has raised concerns about the military’s
tactics in combating insecurity, particularly in the North-West region where banditry has become a major challenge. While the military has made efforts to tackle the bandits, there have been several incidents of civilian casualties, which have raised questions about the military’s adherence to international humanitarian law.
The Zamfara State Government has called on the military to exercise caution and ensure that civilians are not caught in the crossfire. The government has also appealed to the federal government to provide more support to the state in its efforts to combat insecurity.
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