Zamfara governor cuts short foreign travel over Tungar Kara airstrike

Zamfara governor cuts short foreign travel over Tungar kara airstrike

The governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, on Sunday cut short his official foreign trip following the accidental airstrike, which led to the death of innocent people at Tungar Kara, Kakindawa village, Gidan Goga District, Maradun local Government Area.

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.

Lawal’s return to the country was announced by one of his aides on X on Sunday

According to the aide, Lawal who was seeking much-needed foreign investment on the tour, has to return home to face the situation.

The governor had earlier through his spokesman,  Sulaiman Bala, confirmed both the NAF operations and the civilian casualties.

Bala said, “We have received multiple positive reports of precision strikes carried out by the Air Component of Operation Fansar Yamma over the weekend in troubled Maradun and Zurmi local government areas.

“This intervention by the military has significantly degraded the operational capacity of the bandits and has shown the commitment of the Nigeria Air Force to carrying out its constitutional mandate of protecting civilians and safeguarding the lives and property of the people.”

He, however, expressed regrets that “some members of the Civilian Joint Task Force and local vigilantes were also affected during the operation in Tungar Kara, resulting in the loss of lives.”

“We pray to Almighty Allah to grant them Jannah. The state government extends its heartfelt condolences to the families of the fallen JTF personnel and assures them that the sacrifices of the deceased will not go in vain.

“The government will provide necessary support and assistance to the bereaved families,” the governor’s aide said.

Amnesty International has condemned the attack, urging the Nigerian authorities to immediately and impartially investigate the airstrike.

“The Nigerian authorities must immediately and impartially investigate the Saturday evening air strike that killed at least 20 people at Tungar Kara village of Maradun LGA Zamfara state. Dozens of people injured are currently in critical condition — without access to medical care.

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