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16 civilians killed in Nigerian military error
The incident was the second deadly accidental airstrike to target civilians since the December 25 bombing of two villages in a raid targeting jihadists in neighbouring Sokoto state.
Nigerian Airforce fighter jets fly in formation during a ceremony. Nigeria's military has been fighting local bandits who have long terrorised communities in northwestern and central Nigeria. (Photo by AFP)
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision
At least 16 civilians were killed in a military air raid in the northwestern Nigerian state of Zamfara after a pilot mistook local self-defence forces for criminal gangs,