Gov Dauda Commends Air Force As Military Airstrike Mistakenly Kills Zamfara Villagers

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has commended the Nigerian military over its anti-terrorism activities in the state.

INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the Nigerian Air Force, in a successful airstrike over the weekend, targeted bandits attacking villages in Zurmi and Maradun Local Government Areas.

It was gathered that some yet to be identified civilians were also mistakenly killed during the operation by the security agents.

Speaking over the development on Sunday the spokesperson for the Zamfara State Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, expressed condolences to the families of the victims.

He said: “We have received multiple positive reports of precision strikes carried out by the Air Component of Operation Fansar Yamma over the weekend in troubled Maradun and Zurmi local government areas.

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“This intervention by the military has significantly degraded the operational capacity of the bandits and 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.

“In light of these achievements, the state government reaffirms its commitment to providing all necessary support to the Nigerian Air Force and other security agencies to sustain their operations and bring lasting peace to the state.

“Regrettably, some members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) and local vigilantes were also affected during the operation in Tungar Kara, resulting in the loss of lives. We pray to Almighty Allah to grant them Jannah.

“The state government extends its heartfelt condolences to the families of the fallen JTF personnel and assures them that the sacrifices of the deceased will not go in vain. The government will provide necessary support and assistance to the bereaved families.”

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