Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Nigerian Airstrike in Zamfara Kills at Least 20
The Nigerian Air Force launched an airstrike in Zamfara state, resulting in at least 20 deaths.
The military said they were targeting an armed group planning to attack villages and who had previously hurt people.
However, local residents reported that the strike hit members of their community defense group.
This has happened before.
The military has previously made mistakes resulting in civilian casualties while going after armed groups.
A Nigerian Air Force airstrike in Zamfara state killed at least 20 people.
The Air Force stated the strike targeted an armed militia group planning attacks.
Locals claim the strike hit members of their community defense group.
The Air Force said the group had killed farmers and kidnapped civilians.
The military has previously admitted to mistakenly targeting civilians.
- Who
- Nigerian Air Force, armed militia group (potentially including local vigilantes).
- What
- A Nigerian Air Force airstrike killed at least 20 people.
- When
- Weekend
- Where
- Zamfara state, Nigeria
- Why
- The military targeted an armed militia group, but local accounts claim civilians were hit.
Amnesty International & Locals
Nigerian Air Force
Justification of Airstrike
Amnesty International & Locals
The airstrike was reckless and unlawful, killing civilians.
Nigerian Air Force
The airstrike prevented a planned attack on villages and targeted terrorists who had killed farmers and kidnapped civilians.
- Location
- Zamfara state, Nigeria
- Casualties
- At least 20
- Victims
- Armed militia group, local vigilantes (according to local reports)
- Incident
- Airstrike
- Military's Stated Reason
- Preventing attacks, targeting terrorists
- Militia Group Actions
- Killed farmers, kidnapped civilians
