The attack took place in Niger state, one of Nigeria’s most insecure areas despite its close proximity to the capital
A weapon fired from the air in Nigeria killed at least 21 members of a civilian defence group as they responded to an attack by gunmen in the country’s volatile north, witnesses said Wednesday.
Ayuba Lagodo, a member of the civilian defence group that tries to protect villagers, said a drone strike hit shortly after residents reported an attack under way in Galadimakogo. Such defence groups are common in Nigeria’s north, where many hot spots of violence have an inadequate official security presence.
While it wasn’t clear who launched the drone, blame quickly fell on the Nigeria Air Force, which has carried out similar strikes in recent years. Two state government officials have started to investigate the incident, said Mary Noel-Berge, chief press secretary to Niger’s governor.
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