According to eyewitnesses, the gunshots hit residents who were going about their normal activities at the time of the incident.
Two persons have been killed while several others sustained gunshot injuries following an aerial attack on Kurgi community in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State, North-Central Nigeria.
Residents told Saharareporters on Tuesday that a surveillance helicopter, believed to belong to the Nigerian Air Force, flew into the area on Sunday afternoon and hovered for several minutes before opening fire on civilians.
According to eyewitnesses, the gunshots hit residents who were going about their normal activities at the time of the incident.
They said women and children were reportedly among those affected by the gunfire.
The incident caused panic in the community, forcing many residents to flee their homes to neighbouring communities, including Bangi town, in search of safety.
A resident, Sulaiman Sanusi, described the attack as “shocking and unprovoked” and called on relevant authorities to urgently investigate the incident and provide medical assistance to those injured.
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official statement from the Nigerian Air Force or other security agencies regarding the incident.