A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jet targeting terrorists
has reportedly killed six children in Niger state.
The incident took place in the Kurebe area of Shiroro LGA on
April 13.
It is understood that the community has been under
relentless attacks by terrorists.
Salis Sabo, spokesperson of the Coalition of Shiroro Association (COSA), disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.
Sabo said the children were hit by the airstrike when they
were returning home from where they had gone to fetch water.
He said two of the victims were orphans whose parents were
killed during a bandit attack on the village.
“A man who lost two of his daughters and granddaughters in
the incident said there was no single bandit within the village at the time the
aircraft bombarded the innocent children,” Sabo said.
“He added that the
terrorist camps are well known. He said the terrorists around the community are
of two groups, with two different camps. One links up with the community
through Unguwan Zomo, the other through Kwantan Yashi area. Therefore, they do
not understand why fighter jet would be targeting the community where civilians
live.
“The two other children who lost their lives in the
incidents have for long lost their parents. One of them is a daughter of late
Malam Isah Kurebe and the other is a daughter of late Malam Adamu Kurebe, who
was killed by the terrorists two years ago. The innocent child he left behind
has now been taken away by a similar fate. This is the second time this type of
incident is happening.”
When contacted, Edward Gabkwet, NAF spokesperson, refused to
comment on the matter.
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