A survivor of the tragic airstrike in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State has shared a heart-wrenching account of losing her entire family in the attack.
The woman, who requested anonymity, recounted the devastating moment when her father, mother, and four younger siblings were burnt to death during the incident.
In a report by Daily Trust, the woman described the chaos and horror as the bombs struck her community, leaving her helpless as she witnessed her loved ones perish in the flames. …CONTINUE READING
Her account has drawn widespread sympathy and underscored the need for an immediate and thorough investigation into the incident. For her, the tragedy is not just a loss of family but a scarring moment that will haunt her for the rest of her life.
According to her, “I saw them burning my mother, my father, and my three younger brothers.”
The airstrike, intended to target Lakurawa terrorists, inadvertently struck Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa communities, killing ten civilians, including the woman’s family, and leaving many injured. The military has defended its actions, citing intelligence and aerial surveillance as the basis for the operation. However, for survivors like her, the explanation offers little comfort in the wake of such a profound loss.
