The Nigerian air force has launched an investigation following an air raid in Zamfara State that reportedly killed at least 15 civilians mistakenly identified as bandits.
Despite targeting criminal gangs, officials acknowledged errors in identification during the operation that resulted in civilian casualties, underscoring challenges in military air operations.
Salvation for many is at stake. Meanwhile, the air force confirmed the elimination of several bandits during the operation, but at the cost of civilian lives.
Historically, military air raids in Nigeria have tragically misidentified civilians as insurgents, contributing to an estimated 400 civilian deaths since 2017.
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