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Seven civilians have been reportedly killed by a military airstrike that hit Yauni community, Zakka ward of Safana local government area of Katsina state.
Six killed: Military airstrike linked to Katsina LG election
This reportedly happened after three other security personnel, including two police officers and an operative of the state-owned Community Watch Corps (CWC), were earlier killed in a gun duel with bandits.
Daily Trust reported on Monday, February 17, that a resident who pleaded anonymity, said the incident was as a result of the local government election which took place on Saturday, February 15.
Katsina tragedy: Bandits, military exchange fire
The bandits had reportedly planned to attack voters in Zakka village, however, having heard of their evil plan, the security agents reportedly moved to avert its execution.
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This then led to exchange of fire with the bandits during which a police officer and a CWC operative lost their lives, while a third police officer who sustained injury later died.
“It was after that incident that the military fighter jet, which most likely came to offer reinforcement, dropped a bomb at Yauni community, south of Zakka, which led to the death of six members of a family, while one woman sustained injuries,” the source said.
Meanwhile, The Nigerian Tribune reported that this is not the first time in which Katsina residents would lose their lives in accidental airstrikes.
In July, 2022, at least two persons were killed after a military fighter jet dropped a bomb in Kunkunni village of same Safana Local Government Area.
All efforts to get reaction regarding the Saturday’s attack from the police and military proved abortive.
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Source: Henzodaily.ng