The incident reportedly occurred in Shawu village, Ruwan Godiya district, Faskari Local Government Area, on Thursday morning.

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Tragedy has reportedly struck in Katsina State, Northwest Nigeria, with multiple casualties resulting from an accidental bombing by the Nigerian Air Force.

The incident reportedly occurred in Shawu village, Ruwan Godiya district, Faskari Local Government Area, on Thursday morning.

According to an eyewitness, the air strike was intended to target bandits in the area but mistakenly hit the community. The exact number of fatalities and injuries is yet to be confirmed.

Salihu Bamle Bakatsine, a resident of Katsina State, broke the news of the accidental bombing on his X handle.

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He said, "Moment ago, Nigeria Airforce mistakenly bombard Shawu community, several people are now confirmed dead and many others injured.

"Shawu community is under Ruwan Godiya district, Faskari LGA, Katsina State.

May the Almighty have mercy on those who lost their lives, grant healing to the injured and bring ease in the future."

The state commissioner for internal security, Dr. Nasiru Mu'azu, confirmed that there was bombing the area but said it was not accidental.

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According to him, it was a precision strike targeted at terrorists and not civilians.

"Whoever told you that the attack was accidental lied. The bomb was dropped on purpose, terrorists were the target.