More than 18 killed as military airstrikes mistakenly hit Zamfara community

HADIZA MUSA FROM DAILY POST 

An airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) mistakenly struck members of the Zamfara Community Protection Guard (ZCPG), local vigilantes, and residents in Tungar Kara, a village in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Saturday evening.

The attack, which occurred following a bandit raid, tragically left at least 20 people dead and dozens more injured, many of whom are in critical condition without access to immediate medical care.

The ZCPG and local vigilantes in the region have played a crucial role in fighting banditry, often stepping in to protect communities where formal security forces are absent or scarce.

Tungar Kara residents have expressed deep grief and anger over the attack, calling for an independent investigation into how the airstrike went astray.