The Zamfara state government says some residents were killed in military air strike in Tungar Kara community, Maradun LGA of Zamfara state.
The Zamfara state government has countered the claim by the Nigerian Air Force that there was no credible evidence to support reports that 16 civilians were killed during an airstrike targeting insurgents in Tungar Kara,On Friday, the Nigerian Air Force conducted Operation Fansan Yamma, targeting bandits in the LGA.
Subsequently, reports surfaced from the community alleging that 16 residents, including members of the Zamfara Community Protection Guard and vigilantes, were mistakenly killed during the operation.In a statement released on Sunday, Dauda Lawal, governor of Zamfara, said some members of the Civilian Joint Task Force and local vigilantes were killed during the airstrike.
“As a responsible government, we assure all the people of the State that the Government of Zamfara State remains steadfast in its resolve to sustain the gains made in the fight against banditry and related criminalities. The recent success indicates that the collaborative efforts between the state and federal security agencies yield positive results.
“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. “We will continue to offer support to enhance intelligence sharing, provide logistics, and strengthen community engagement, all in the spirit of a comprehensive approach to security and achieving the ultimate goal of restoring normalcy across all parts of the state.“Regrettably, some members of the Civilian Joint Task Force and local vigilantes were also affected during the operation in Tungar Kara, resulting in the loss of lives.
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