The Defence Headquarters of Nigeria has denied reports of civilian deaths following airstrikes in Niger state, insisting the operation targeted only armed groups. Defence spokesperson Major-General Michael Onoja said the drone strikes, carried out overnight between May 9 and 10, were intelligence-led and hit suspected bandits in villages including Katerma, Bokko, Kusasu and Kuduru in the Shiroro district. Local media had earlier reported fears of civilian casualties from the strikes.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Nigeria military denies civilian deaths in Niger state airstrikes
The Defence Headquarters of Nigeria has denied reports of civilian deaths following airstrikes in Niger state, insisting the operation targeted only armed groups. Defence spokesperson Major-General Michael Onoja said the drone strikes, carried out overnight between May 9 and 10, were intelligence-led and hit suspected bandits in villages including Katerma, Bokko, Kusasu and Kuduru in the Shiroro district. Local media had earlier reported fears of civilian casualties from the strikes.
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