Event Brief
Nigerian military denies civilian deaths after airstrikes
Filed: May 11, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Summary: Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters denied reports of civilian deaths from airstrikes in Niger state, saying strikes hit militant targets.
WHO: Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters
WHAT: Denial of civilian-death reports after intelligence-led airstrikes in Niger state
WHEN: May 11, 2026 at 7:54 AM ET
WHERE: Niger State, Nigeria
WHY: The denial was a response to reports claiming civilian deaths from the airstrikes.
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