NAF’s Bomb Blast Displaces 8,000 Persons in Niger Community Dipo Laleye in Minna No fewer than 8,150 persons were displaced from Galadima-Kogo and environs in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State when
No fewer than 8,150 persons were displaced from Galadima-Kogo and environs in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State when a Nigeria Air Force aircraft bombed the area on January 24, the state government has confirmed.
The Secretary to Niger State Government, Alhaji Ahmed Matane, said in Minna yesterday that the aircraft, which belongs to the NAF, was not aware that security personnel were in the area.Matane said the state government had discussed with the Shiroro Local Government Council officials and the management of the North South Power that provide shelter for the IDPs.
One of the displaced victims, Hajiya Rabi Musa, stated that the residents saw the aircraft flying and later heard a very loud bang that shook the area. “Since we came here, nobody has come to our aid; not even a single government official. We don’t have water to drink, not even to take our bath; we are suffering,’’ she said.
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