Nigerian Air Force Airstrikes Mistakenly Hit Vigilantes, Kill Twenty In Zamfara

Date: 12-01-2025 11:55 am (3 weeks ago) | Author: Mister Jay Wonder
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At least 20 people lost their lives in Tungar Kara, Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, after an airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force on Saturday mistakenly targeted local vigilantes, known as the Zamfara State Community Protection Guard (ZSCPG), and residents. 

The strike, intended to neutralize fleeing bandits who had just raided the area, tragically hit the vigilantes and community members who had mobilized to defend their homes. Reports indicate that 16 bodies have been recovered so far, while rescue efforts continue, leaving the final death toll uncertain. 

Eyewitnesses describe the aftermath as devastating, with grieving families and destroyed properties marking the tragic miscalculation. Residents are demanding a thorough investigation into the incident and immediate assistance for the affected families. 

The attack has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the conduct of military operations in Zamfara, a state plagued by banditry and insecurity. Critics argue that better intelligence and coordination are needed to avoid civilian casualties in counter-insurgency efforts. 

Military authorities have yet to release an official statement, but the incident highlights the complex challenges of addressing insecurity in the region, where communities often take up arms to protect themselves due to limited government presence. 

As the community mourns, calls for accountability and improved operational strategies are growing louder, reflecting the deep frustration and grief over the tragedy.


Posted: at 12-01-2025 11:55 AM (3 weeks ago) | Addicted Hero
- Jiiitk4 at 12-01-2025 12:19 PM (3 weeks ago)
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Hit them all. Every living human being in the North is a potential terrorist. Whenever the Nigerian Air Force hit the target they rush out to tell the world that civilians are the victims.  But when  South Easterners are killed by the rehabilitated terrorists in military uniforms deployed to Igboland kill the civilians the military will claim that they killed IPOB and ESN members.
Posted: at 12-01-2025 12:19 PM (3 weeks ago) | Gistmaniac
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- gogoman at 12-01-2025 03:01 PM (3 weeks ago)
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 Cry Cry Cry
Posted: at 12-01-2025 03:01 PM (3 weeks ago) | Grande Master
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- Dopybadass at 12-01-2025 04:37 PM (3 weeks ago)
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 Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
Posted: at 12-01-2025 04:37 PM (3 weeks ago) | Hero
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- fineboy77 at 12-01-2025 07:23 PM (3 weeks ago)
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Mistakenly? lol  Grin Grin Grin Grin

Posted: at 12-01-2025 07:23 PM (3 weeks ago) | Addicted Hero
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- ButterGirl at 12-01-2025 07:30 PM (3 weeks ago)
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Quote from: Jiiitk4 on 12-01-2025 12:19 PM
Hit them all. Every living human being in the North is a potential terrorist. Whenever the Nigerian Air Force hit the target they rush out to tell the world that civilians are the victims.  But when  South Easterners are killed by the rehabilitated terrorists in military uniforms deployed to Igboland kill the civilians the military will claim that they killed IPOB and ESN members.

Nigerian Eastern people (asides the Muslims and very few non-Muslims) and all Nigerian Christians are terrible humans. The worst of the lot. Such barbaric traits they possess. After being tribalistic and murderers, they look at other tribes and religions n point fingers. Fools. I won’t even reply cos after I post this fact, I’ll leave the conversation. Stupid people
Posted: at 12-01-2025 07:30 PM (3 weeks ago) | Newbie
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- fineboy77 at 12-01-2025 07:40 PM (3 weeks ago)
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Mistakenly? lol  Grin Grin Grin Grin

Posted: at 12-01-2025 07:40 PM (3 weeks ago) | Addicted Hero
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