At least 20 killed in airstrike on militia group, Nigeria air force says

3/6/2025 6:25

The Nigerian Air Force killed more than 20 armed militia members and destroyed 21 motorcycles in an airstrike in northwestern Zamfara state over the eekend, thwarting a planned large-scale attack on villages, a spokesperson said on Monday.



Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame said the strike followed intelligence that "a significant number of terrorists were massing and preparing to strike unsuspecting settlements."



"Further intelligence confirmed that the bandits had killed some farmers and abducted a number of civilians, including women and children," Ejodame said in a statement, adding that two local vigilantes were killed and two others injured in the crossfire.



Residents and Amnesty International earlier reported the airstrike, with the rights group calling for authorities to investigate the incident.