The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has donated ₦23 million to victims of the September 14 airstrike in Buhari community, Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State, which left eight people dead and 30 others injured.
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Bala Abubakar, said the unfortunate incident occurred while NAF jets were targeting members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP).
Represented by the Air Component Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Air Commodore Umar U. Idris, Abubakar expressed deep regret over the accidental strike and extended condolences to the affected families.
He announced that ₦1 million was given to each of the eight bereaved families, while ₦500,000 was presented to each of the 30 injured victims.
The Air Chief also disclosed that NAF had launched quick-impact projects in Buhari community, including a solar-powered borehole to ensure access to clean water, with more livelihood support projects underway.
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni, represented by his Special Adviser on Security Matters, Brigadier General Abdulsalam Dahiru (rtd), commended the NAF for the compensation and described the airstrike as a tragic mistake that occurred during a counterterrorism operation targeting Boko Haram fighters.
He reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to supporting security agencies in restoring peace and ensuring the welfare of affected residents.
Celebrity barman and socialite Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has declared his…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the removal of Saidu Mohammed as the Chief Executive of…
President Bola Tinubu has approved N2 billion in relief support for victims of the March…
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Lamido Abubakar as Deputy Governor of the Central…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the Federal Government's request to conceal the…
President Bola Tinubu has declared his intention to seek re-election in 2027, saying critics exploiting…
This website uses cookies.