
Niger: Two Killed, Children Injured in fresh Accidental Airstrike
At least two farmers have been killed, while an unspecified number of persons, including children, reportedly sustained injuries in an aerial attack on Kurgi community in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State.
Residents told Daily Trust that a surveillance military helicopter hovered over the community for several minutes on Sunday before opening fire
According to a source, the gunshots struck residents in their homes.
One of the residents, Suleiman Sanusi, said the incident has heightened fear in the area, forcing many people to flee their homes to Bangi town and other safer locations.
Sanusi described the attack as surprising and unprovoked, and called on relevant authorities to urgently investigate the incident and provide medical assistance to those injured.
The Nigerian Air Force and other security agencies had yet to issue an official response regarding the incident.
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