The Nigerian army has reportedly killed over 20 bandits in a
coordinated air strike in Maraya and Wabi villages, Maru LGA of Zamfara state.
The operation, which took place on Saturday, also resulted
in the deaths of five vigilante members due to their failure to comply with
withdrawal orders.
According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency
publication focused on the Lake Chad region, the air strike was followed by a
ground exploitation mission on June 1 by troops of Operation Fansan Yanma.
Makama said the mission confirmed the neutralisation of over
20 bandits and the destruction of several motorcycles and other equipment.
“Unfortunately, five vigilante members were killed, while
two others sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment in the
hospital. A few others sustained minor injuries and did not require
hospitalisation,” the publication said.
The leader of the vigilante group has taken “full
responsibility” for the casualties, admitting that some members disregarded
instructions to withdraw from the outskirts of the village before the air
strike.
“He admitted that despite being informed of the imminent air
operation, some of the vigilante youths insisted on pursuing the fleeing
bandits and were still within the target area when the aircraft struck,” the
publication added.
In February, a Nigerian Air Force fighter jet killed six
members of a family following an air strike targeting armed gangs in Katsina
state.
Sources told TheCable that the jet dropped a bomb on a
cluster of huts on Saturday, on the outskirts of Zakka village, in Safana
district.
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