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Sokoto Airstrikes Target Bandit Hideouts, No Civilian Casualties Confirmed

Reports of alleged airstrikes on innocent villagers in Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa, two communities in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State, have been debunked as false.

Contrary to claims of civilian casualties, intelligence sources revealed that the strikes were precise military operations targeting hideouts of the Lakurawa bandits, notorious for terrorizing the region.

Abandoned Communities Turned Bandit Enclaves

Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa, previously abandoned by residents due to persistent banditry, had been repurposed as strongholds for criminal activities. Intelligence gathered over weeks, coupled with independent reconnaissance, confirmed the locations as active bandit hideouts before the operation was launched.

Prioritizing Precision and Avoiding Collateral Damage

A source involved in the operation explained the meticulous approach:

"We received consistent intelligence from the Sokoto State Government and security agencies. Independent surveillance confirmed the targets to avoid collateral damage. Precision is always our priority in air operations."

The airstrikes were described as a calculated effort to dismantle the Lakurawa bandits' network, with no reported impact on civilians.

Local Authorities Respond

The Chairman of Silame Local Government Area, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Daftarana, acknowledged the airstrikes but refrained from confirming any civilian casualties, citing ongoing assessments.

Further investigations corroborated that the areas targeted were uninhabited by civilians and exclusively used as bandit enclaves. No reports of burials, missing persons, or civilian injuries were received by local authorities.

A Clear Message to Criminal Elements

The successful operation underscores the Nigerian military’s commitment to dismantling banditry in the region while ensuring the safety of innocent civilians. The strike sends a strong message to criminal elements attempting to exploit abandoned communities as hideouts.

Source: The Bureau Newspaper

Very nice

Thank God

Chaiii

This news is just like an arrow straight into the damn hearts of bitter people. They will soon land with their bitterness, curse and swears.

Well, na those their bitterness and pains dey sweet me .

Good job by the military and may God crown their efforts with success.

Richtaiwo:
This news is just like an arrow straight into the damn hearts of bitter people. They will soon land with their bitterness, curse and swears.

Well, na those their bitterness and pains dey sweet me .

Good job by the military and may God crown their efforts with success.

There was a news here that said gov of Sokoto condoled with families of victims.
We have been balablued, blue-blue, bulaba.

So who did Sokoto Gov condole with??

Exactly.
Northerners should stop aiding bandits and Terrorists by being their informants and giving them shield.
So long as they continue to do that, there will always be collateral damages.
It is their choice to make

Air Force & Their Unprofessional Conducts,

APC news don show up

Beuberry:

There was is a news news here that said says gov of Sokoto condoled with families of victims.
We have been balablued, blue-blue, bulaba.

You have been truly balablued, blue-blue, bulaba.

Richtaiwo:

You have been truly balablued, blue-blue, bulaba.

You are all over the news politicizing this report. Pls don't joke with dead innocent victims.

Richtaiwo:
This news is just like an arrow straight into the damn hearts of bitter people. They will soon land with their bitterness, curse and swears.

Well, na those their bitterness and pains dey sweet me .

Good job by the military and may God crown their efforts with success.

Good riddance to bad rubbish.

Editorialtimes:
Sokoto Airstrikes Target Bandit Hideouts, No Civilian Casualties Confirmed


Source: The Bureau Newspaper

Keep decieving yourself with propaganda.

Something that the governor has visited the place, condoled with the victims and released a press statement?

Thats how APC will be using propaganda to cover the truth always

The Governor of Sokoto state just came out to console with those villages killed by the air strike.

Agbado Fact check in the mud.

It is with a heavy heart that I address you following the tragic incident in the communities of Gidan Bisa and Runtuwa in the Silame Local Government Area.

This heartbreaking event, caused by an accidental misfire from the Nigerian Army, has claimed the lives of innocent citizens and left several others injured.

As your governor, I am deeply saddened by this avoidable loss of life. On behalf of the government and the people of Sokoto State, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. We also pray for the swift recovery of those injured in this unfortunate incident.

I want to assure you that I am in direct communication with the leadership of the Nigerian Army to ensure a thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to this tragedy......... Gov aliyu

Richtaiwo:
This news is just like an arrow straight into the damn hearts of bitter people. They will soon land with their bitterness, curse and swears.

Well, na those their bitterness and pains dey sweet me .

Good job by the military and may God crown their efforts with success.

Very good.

The criminals online sympathizers have been restless since our gallant soldiers have been pouncing on the criminals

see this foolish primate.
https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/8301553/military-strike-governor-aliyu-addresses

Richtaiwo:
This news is just like an arrow straight into the damn hearts of bitter people. They will soon land with their bitterness, curse and swears.

Well, na those their bitterness and pains dey sweet me .

Good job by the military and may God crown their efforts with success.

Richtaiwo:

You have been truly balablued, blue-blue, bulaba.

.Sha nor wound person pikin

We joke a lot in this country. The state is saying it was a misfire from Airforce and this unknown source is quoting from hearsay.

CharleyBright:
Exactly.
Northerners should stop aiding bandits and Terrorists by being their informants and giving them shield.
So long as they continue to do that, there will always be collateral damages.
It is their choice to make

Sure,as citizens, to protect yourself, just move away from such areas.

CharleyBright:
Exactly.
Northerners should stop aiding bandits and Terrorists by being their informants and giving them shield.
So long as they continue to do that, there will always be collateral damages.
It is their choice to make

that is exactly what happens, most civilians will harbour this bandits and in turn this bandits use them as shields to deter full flagged ops, so most time warn them and if they refuse then they should get a taste of how death feels, when combating criminals, emotions need to be minimised

I'm really in of the Nigerian army, and I commend their efforts in subduing the terrorists, especially the so-called bandits and, recently, the Lakurawa.

But the above writeup, dubbed as "fact-check" is nothing but a failed propaganda atempt to debunk what really happened.

The state governor has visited the affected communities and commiserated with the victims -- the families of the deceaseds and those injured.

In the above propaganda, the name of one of the affected villages was given as Gidan Sama. In Sokoto-axis dialect or Sakkwatanci, they use "bisa," instead of "sama", referring to 'sky', 'high ground,' or 'above'.

Governor's address:
https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/8301553/military-strike-governor-aliyu-addresses

It is well

The fake story comes from the terrorists and their sympathisers.
The The military is doing a yo-man job in recent time
Keep up the good work We shall triumph over evil and its cohorts..

I know there are many reasons to believe communities do shield criminals.

Terrorism and Banditry in Nigeria, thrive because the communities protect these criminals..

Yes, accident do happen...but then, how can the military be making multiple mistakes of bombing innocent places

I think the communities are the ones not saying the truth

Heavensake1:

Sure,as citizens, to protect yourself, just move away from such areas.

are u normal?
Move away from your land,houses and properties?
Move away with your families to stay where exactly?
Sometimes I wonder…… do agbado guys critical think before u post

Arda1000:
are u normal?
Move away from your land,houses and properties?
Move away with your families to stay where exactly?
Sometimes I wonder…… do agbado guys critical think before u post

Don't mind that person you are quoting. As if it is easy for someone to abandon all his assets and move on to become homeless. We die there, because those that left in Benue, Borno and others were never allowed to return back

WHO SOLD JETS TO NIGERIA?



U DO NOT SELL JETS TO CRIMINALS, THIS IS THE END RESULT.



THOSE JETS WERE THERE BUT NEVER USED RECKLESSLY UNTIL A CRIMINAL STOLE POWER



MAYBE HE WANT TO USE JETS TO SUBDUE NIGERIANS, WE SHALL SEE

Richtaiwo:
This news is just like an arrow straight into the damn hearts of bitter people. They will soon land with their bitterness, curse and swears.

Well, na those their bitterness and pains dey sweet me .

Good job by the military and may God crown their efforts with success.

The Chairman of Silame Local Government Area, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Daftarana, acknowledged the airstrikes but refrained from confirming any civilian casualties, citing ongoing assessments

Mvmv, read the above line. It talked about the LGA chairman refraining from confirming civilian casualties because assessments are still going on.
But yeruba propagandists have already rushed to say there were no casualties. Wicked, selfish and insensitive creatures

what are we to believe? this particular thread is debunking while another is https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/8301553/military-strike-governor-aliyu-addresses#133446180 confirming the misfire. even by the governor himself.