Amnesty International Calls For Independent Investigation Into Nigerian Air Force’s Bombing Of 23 Residents In Kaduna

Amnesty International Calls For Independent Investigation Into Nigerian Air Force’s Bombing Of 23 Residents In Kaduna

Amnesty International, a global human rights organization, has called for a thorough, comprehensive, and effective investigation into the Nigerian Air Force’s bombing of a terrorist stronghold in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, which reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least 23 civilians. According to reports, the airstrike targeted a terrorist hideout, but local residents have accused the Air Force of mistakenly killing innocent people during the operation……CONTINUE READING 

Abdullahi Ismail, a local councillor, confirmed the incident, highlighting that the area has become a danger zone due to terrorist activities. Villagers stated that among the victims were farmers and children who were present at the community mosque at the time of the attack.

While the Nigerian Air Force has announced that it is investigating the alleged killings, Amnesty International expressed concern over the ongoing lack of accountability for military actions. The organization warned that this culture of impunity threatens the safety of the very civilians the military is meant to protect. Amnesty International stated, “We call for a thorough, impartial, and effective investigation into the Nigerian Air Force bombing that reportedly killed 23 villagers, most of them women and children, in Kidandan village, Kaduna State.”

The organization emphasized that among those killed were worshippers at a mosque and individuals at a nearby market, reiterating that the failure of Nigerian authorities to hold the military accountable exacerbates the risk to civilian lives.

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