At Least 20 Killed in Airstrike on Militia Group, Says Nigerian Air Force

At least 20 killed in airstrike on militia group, says Nigerian Air Force

The Nigerian Air Force killed more than 20 armed militia members and destroyed 21 motorcycles in an airstrike in northwestern Zamfara state over the weekend, thwarting a planned large-scale attack on villages, a spokesperson said on Monday.

Nigeria targets militia in airstrike, civilians caught in crossfire

The Nigerian Air Force said it killed over 20 armed militia members in a weekend airstrike in Zamfara state’s northwest region. According to Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the strike disrupted a major planned attack after intelligence revealed militants were preparing to raid local settlements. He added that the militants had earlier killed farmers and abducted civilians, including women and children, prompting an urgent military response. Howeve…