The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) has donated cash gifts and constructed boreholes to families and communities affected by its airstrikes in Zamfara State.
The NAF reconstructed the damaged building and replaced two motorcycles destroyed during the incident.
NAF’s spokesman, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, announced this in a statement on Wednesday.
No fewer than 16 civilians were killed and property destroyed by NAF strikes, on January 11, while targeting fleeing terrorists at Dangebe village in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
After the incident, Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, sent a fact finding team to the community, and promised to the families, reconstruct the damaged building, and replacement of the two motorcycles destroyed.
“It is heart-warming to announce that the Nigerian Air Force has kept every word of its commitment,” the statement said.
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“The reconstruction of the damaged building has been completed, while 2 brand-new motorcycles have been handed over to their rightful owners.
“Additionally, the promised borehole has been successfully drilled and is now serving Kambarawa Village and surrounding settlements, providing clean, accessible water to hundreds of residents. Funds have also been fully disbursed to victims and their families to aid their recovery and rebuild their lives.”
According to the statement, the gestures were reflective of NAF’s values of professionalism, responsibility, and respect for human dignity.
The NAF promised to minimise civilian harm, uphold human rights, and promote enduring civil-military relations as a strategic and moral imperative, during operations.