Numerous villagers are feared to have lost their lives, while several others sustained injuries following an airstrike by a fighter jet that targeted the Lakurawa terrorist group, resulting in the bombing of two communities within the Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The communities affected by this tragic incident are Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa.
According to Daily Trust, residents reported that the event took place around 7 a.m. on Wednesday.
A resident of Silame, identified as Malam Yahya, mentioned that the two villages are situated in close proximity to Surame Forest, which is recognized as another hideout for the Lakurawa group and bandits.
Another source informed journalists that more than ten villagers were killed, with numerous others suffering from various degrees of injuries as a result of the airstrike.
The chairman of Silame LGA, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Daftarana, confirmed the occurrence of the attack, stating that they are currently evaluating the extent of the damage inflicted by the airstrike.
“The villagers were sitting peacefully when the bombs started dropping on the communities. They were innocent and peace-loving people who had no any criminal record.
“It was early for me to confirm the number of people either killed or injured because we are still assessing the development,” he said.
However, the state command of the Nigeria Police Force has not issued any statement regarding the incident as of the time of filing this report.
