Posted on Dec 5, 2023
Nigerian President calls for investigation after army drone strike accident kills 85
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More than 85 people have been killed and dozens wounded by an airstrike on Sunday night from the Nigerian military, which says it accidentally targeted a public gathering in northwest Nigeria.
Villagers in Kaduna State had gathered for an Islamic celebration called Maulud, a Muslim celebration of the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, when they were hit by the airstrike operated from an armed drone at around 9pm.
At least 85 people were killed, including children and the elderly, according to emergency services, while a search for more bodies continues. Community leaders told local media that the death toll was over 90 people and eyewitnesses in the rural town of Tudun Biri described horrific scenes of several mutilated bodies.
More than 85 people have been killed and dozens wounded by an airstrike on Sunday night from the Nigerian military, which says it accidentally targeted a public gathering in northwest Nigeria.
Villagers in Kaduna State had gathered for an Islamic celebration called Maulud, a Muslim celebration of the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, when they were hit by the airstrike operated from an armed drone at around 9pm.
At least 85 people were killed, including children and the elderly, according to emergency services, while a search for more bodies continues. Community leaders told local media that the death toll was over 90 people and eyewitnesses in the rural town of Tudun Biri described horrific scenes of several mutilated bodies.
Nigerian President calls for investigation after army drone strike accident kills 85
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