Ex-Senate President Demands Probe over Airstrike That Killed Civilians

Former Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has expressed concern over reports of civilian casualties following a military airstrike on a market along the Borno–Yobe border. Lawan, who represents Yobe North Senatorial District, said the incident, which targeted suspected Boko Haram insurgents, reportedly resulted in heavy civilian losses. In a statement issued on Monday, the lawmaker said…

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Over 55,000 civilians killed in Nigeria in 4 years – ORFA

Researchers from the Observatory of Religious Freedom in Africa, ORFA have reported over 55,910 civilian deaths in Nigeria during a comprehensive four-year study from October 2019 to September 2023. Operating under the Foundation Platform for Social Transformation, ORFA said it was committed to monitoring religious freedoms and documenting violations of rights across Nigeria. Their research…

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