Niger State · Shiroro
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Airstrikes: Military refutes civilian casualty claims
- The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has denied reports of civilian casualties during recent aerial operations in Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State. - DHQ insists that the strikes exclusively targeted armed bandits and terrorist enclaves. - The military maintains its operations are aimed at neutralizing threats within the region.
Military Air Interdiction in Shiroro Kills 70 Bandits, Not Civilians as Reported, DHQ Clarifies
- The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) clarified that a recent military operation in Shiroro targeted bandits, not civilians. - Reports alleging civilian casualties were dismissed as inaccurate, with DHQ st…
Military Denies Civilian Deaths in Niger Airstrikes, Claims 70 Bandits Killed
- The Nigerian military denied reports of civilian casualties during recent airstrikes in Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State. - Defence Headquarters stated the operation targeted only armed ba…
Military airstrike kills terrorists, informants in Niger — Commissioner
- A military airstrike in Niger State, Nigeria, reportedly killed scores of terrorists and suspected informants. - The airstrike occurred in Shiroro Local Government Area, with sources claiming up to …