Military Airstrike Mistakenly Wipes Out Family of 6 in Katsina

Seven innocent civilians have reportedly paid the ultimate price in a military airstrike that hit Yauni community, Zakka ward of Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State.Reports have it that three other security personnel, including two police officers and an operative of the state owned Community Watch Corps (CWC), were earlier killed in a gun duel with bandits.A resident who pleaded anonymity told newsmen that the incident was as a result of the local government election which took place on Saturday.The bandits had reportedly planned to attack voters in Zakka village.

However, having heard of their evil plan, the security agents reportedly moved to avert its execution which led to exchange of fire with the bandits during which a police officer and a CWC operative lost their lives, while a third police officer who sustained injury later died.Meanwhile, the military are yet to issue a statement on the airstrike. The happening marks yet another military accidental strike in Katsina State.Recall that In July, 2022, at least two persons were killed after a military fighter jet dropped a bomb in Kunkunni village of same Safana Local Government Area.