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16 Civilians Killed in Zamfara Airstrike

Eriki Joan UgunushebyEriki Joan Ugunushe
January 12, 2025
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16 Civilians Killed in Zamfara Airstrike
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The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has praised the Nigerian military’s ongoing battle against bandits. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) launched a successful airstrike over the weekend targeting bandits who were wreaking havoc on villages in Zurmi and Maradun Local Government Area. While the military was apparently successful in its mission, tragedy struck when about 16 innocent civilians were killed in the process. These civilians were, ironically, local vigilantes who were mistaken for bandits while fleeing from another area in Zurmi. So much for precision.

A statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, expressed deep regret over the loss of life, offering condolences to the families of the victims. The statement explained that the vigilantes had been caught in the crossfire and misidentified as fleeing bandits.

Apparently, in the chaos of an airstrike aimed at taking down bandits, 16 local heroes met an untimely end. The statement did its best to assure the public that these deaths were merely an unfortunate mistake, and that the airstrike had “significantly degraded” the bandits’ capacity to operate in the region.

“This intervention by the military has shown the commitment of the Nigeria Air Force to carrying out its constitutional mandate of protecting civilians and safeguarding the lives and property of the people,” it read.

The Nigerian military is congratulated for its successful strike against bandits, but somehow, a batch of civilians ended up paying the price for the mix-up. Are these so-called “precision strikes” really as accurate as we are led to believe? And is the military’s focus on clearing the area of bandits so intense that they risk mistaking their allies for enemies?

Governor Dauda Lawal, while quick to commend the airstrike, has also acknowledged the heavy toll this tragedy has taken on the community. If 16 civilian deaths are considered a side effect of protecting the people, then the very definition of protection is not known.

This incident should prompt a deeper reflection on how to achieve true security without causing further harm to the very civilians the military is supposed to protect.

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Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe is a dedicated news writer and an aspiring entertainment and media lawyer. Graduated from the University of Ibadan, she combines her legal acumen with a passion for writing to craft compelling news stories.Eriki's commitment to effective communication shines through her participation in the Jobberman soft skills training, where she honed her abilities to overcome communication barriers, embrace the email culture, and provide and receive constructive feedback. She has also nurtured her creativity skills, understanding how creativity fosters critical thinking—a valuable asset in both writing and law.

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