At least 10 deaths by Nigerian military jet during bandit attack

At least 10 deaths by Nigerian military jet during bandit attack

On Wednesday, at least 10 people were killed in the northwestern state of Sokoto in Nigeria, and accidentally attacked civilians when a Nigerian military jet who pursued Bandits in the villages of Gidan and Rintuwa, the governor of the state, Ahmed Aliyu, shared with.

faulty military operation

"The military jets were in use to eliminate criminals who terrorize the state, and accidentally bombed innocent people of this community," said Aliyu in a statement.

Investigations announced

Aliyu announced that the state would work with other authorities to investigate military operation that had led to the losses in the villages of Gidan Sama and Rintuwa in the area of local administration.

military information

In late Wednesday, the military announced that it had attacked goals near Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa that are associated with the Lakurawa group, but no information about the civilians concerned was provided.

new threats in the region

Last month, the military warned of a new uprising group, the Lakurawas, which penetrated into the northwestern region of Nigeria from neighboring countries.

events of the attack

The fatal air raid occurred around 05:00 GMT when two military jets turned off bombs in the villages, the chairman of the local administration reported.

unrest in Nigeria

In northwestern Nigeria there is widespread uncertainty, while a 15-year-old Islamist uprising is struggling northeast of the country. Gear and separatist power also affects the southeast.