{"id":52620,"date":"2025-01-14T08:39:45","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T08:39:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/nigeria-military-airstrike-mistakenly-kills-16-civilians\/"},"modified":"2025-01-14T08:36:50","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T08:36:50","slug":"nigeria-military-airstrike-mistakenly-kills-16-civilians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/nigeria-military-airstrike-mistakenly-kills-16-civilians\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria military airstrike mistakenly kills 16 civilians"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Local residents reported that the victims were members of vigilante groups and civilians protecting themselves from armed gangs known for kidnapping for ransom.<\/p>\n<p>According to reports, the airstrikes targeted militant groups in the Zurmi and Maradun areas. <\/p>\n<p>Governor Dauda Lawal expressed his condolences to the community. <\/p>\n<p>The military confirmed conducting the airstrikes, claiming they successfully targeted criminal gangs causing havoc in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) acknowledged the loss of civilian lives, stating it was investigating the incident. <\/p>\n<p>They emphasized that the operation had rescued kidnap victims and eliminated bandits but expressed concern over the civilian casualties. <\/p>\n<p>A thorough investigation is underway, and the findings will be shared with the public.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-80258\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/nfa_imaze_igihe_yifashisha_ibitero_by_indege_mu_guhashya_amabandi_muri_.jpg\" alt=\"An airstrike by Nigeria&#039;s military in Zamfara State has accidentally killed 16 civilians, who were mistaken for criminal gangs.\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An airstrike by Nigeria&#8217;s military in Zamfara State has accidentally killed 16 civilians, who were mistaken for criminal 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