Nigeria military says no evidence of civilian casualties from Zamfara market airstrike
The military said post-strike assessments found several militants were killed and no credible evidence supported reports of civilian deaths.
- On Wednesday, Nigeria's military rejected reports of civilian casualties from a May 10 airstrike in Tumfa Village, Zamfara, calling claims of high death tolls unverified and misleading.
- Amnesty International reported this week that at least 100 civilians were killed in the airstrike on a crowded market in Tumfa, citing witnesses who said many victims were women and children.
- Defence Headquarters spokesperson Major-General Michael Onoja said the operation targeted a 'confirmed high-level gathering' of militant leaders based on multi-sourced intelligence under international humanitarian law.
- "No credible, substantiated evidence of civilian casualties has been established through any official assessment or independent verification," Onoja stated, adding that post-strike assessments confirmed several terrorists were neutralized.
- Amid the 17-year Islamist insurgency, the military reaffirmed its commitment to civilian protection while ground troops continue clearance operations in the North West.
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Controversy Over Casualties in Zamfara Airstrike
The Nigerian military denies reports of civilian casualties in a recent airstrike on militants in Zamfara, contradicting claims by Amnesty International of 100 civilian deaths. The military cites a lack of verified evidence, emphasizing adherence to humanitarian laws targeting militant leaders based on intelligence.
DHQ denies civilian casualties in Zamfara air strike
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed reports alleging that civilians were killed during a recent military air strike on Tumfa market in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The military insisted that there is no credible evidence to support claims of civilian casualties arising from the operation carried out on Sunday. Reports by international news agency AFP had claimed that at least 72 persons died following the missile strike…
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Nigeria's military has again killed civilians in an airstrike intended for militants. Amnesty International reports at least 100 civilians died Sunday at a market in Zamfara state.
Nigeria military says no evidence of civilian casualties from Zamfara market airstrike
Nigeria's military said on Wednesday that there has been no evidence of civilian casualties from an airstrike on militants in the northwest Zamfara state this month, calling reports of large death tolls unverified and misleading.
Northern Senators Bemoan Zamfara Military Bombing Tragedy, Call For Probe
The Northern Senators Forum has bemoaned the killing of about 72 innocent villagers in a military airstrike at Tumfa Market in the Zurmi local government area of Zamfara State. In a statement on Wednesday, signed by the chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’ Adua, the Forum described the incident, which occurred on Sunday, May 11, as “heartbreaking and unacceptable.” The senators noted that the victims were ordinary citi…
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