The Nigerian Air Force air strike, intended to neutralise Lakurawa terrorists, marred Christmas celebrations in Sokoto State on Wednesday as it mistakenly hit two communities in Silame Local Government Area of the state, killing several residents, The PUNCH reports.
This is just as terrorists attacked a military base in Borno State with armed drones, injuring five members of the troops.
Eyewitnesses’ accounts said the accidental bombing in Sokoto claimed the lives of at least 10 villagers and left several others wounded.
The affected communities, Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa, are located near the Surame forest, a known hideout for the Lakurawa sect and bandits.
A resident of Silame, Malam Yahya, told our correspondent that the air strike occurred around 7am on Christmas Day, disrupting what should have been a peaceful holiday.
He said no fewer than 10 villagers were killed with several others sustaining varying degrees of injuries during the air strike aimed at the terrorists.
The Chairman of Silame Local Government Area, Abubakar Daftarana, confirmed the attack and expressed shock at the devastation.
