Nigerian Air Force Airstrike in Kusasu Kills Civilians
The Nigerian Air Force has released footage of an airstrike conducted in Kusasu, located in the Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The operation targeted suspected bandits attempting to cross a river.
Local sources reported that an unspecified number of civilians were killed during the strike, with eyewitness accounts estimating at least 12 fatalities. The attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday, with a resident named Auta Awododo confirming that the incident resulted in the loss of lives, including that of a victim's cousin's son.
The airstrike follows earlier reports of bandit activities in the area, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.
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