A family of 6 was reportedly k!lled by an accidental airstrike in Katsina.

 

According to reports, a military airstrike struck the Yauni community, Zakka ward in the Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing a family of six people.

 

According to Daily Trust, three other security personnel, including two police officers and an operative of the state owned Community Watch Corps (CWC), were earlier k!lled in a gun duel with bandits.

 

A resident who requested anonymity informed the publication that the incident was triggered by the local government election that occurred on Saturday, February 15, 2025.

 

According to reports, the bandits had planned to attack voters in Zakka village.

 

However, having heard of their plan, the security agents reportedly moved to avert its execution which led to exchange of fire with the bandits during which a police officer and a CWC operative lost their lives, while a third police officer who sustained injury later d!ed.

 

“It was after that incident that the military fighter jet, which most likely came to offer reinforcement, dropped a bomb at Yauni community, south of Zakka, which led to the death of six members of a family, while one woman sustained injuries,” the source said.