Military denies reports of civilian deaths in Zamfara operation
The Defence Headquarters has refuted claims of civilian casualties in a recent military operation in Zamfara State. According to a statement by Major General Michael Onoja, the air-land strike targeted terrorist leaders based on credible intelligence. The military insists that reports of civilian deaths are unverified and should be disregarded. Officials maintain that only terrorists were present at the targeted location.
What we know
- The operation was conducted by troops of the Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in Zamfara State.
- The strike reportedly targeted a gathering of terrorist leaders at Tumfa Village in Shinkafi Local Government Area.
- Major General Michael Onoja stated that the operation was based on credible, multi-source human intelligence.
- The Defence Headquarters emphasized that there is no credible evidence of civilian casualties and all available assessments confirm only terrorists were neutralised.
- The military urged the public to rely on official information and stated that any verified civilian incidents would be communicated transparently.
