Nigerian Military Personnel to Face Court Martial for Deadly Drone Strike

Two officers will be tried for their roles in a drone attack that mistakenly killed 85 villagers in Nigeria.

The court martial follows a December drone strike during a Muslim festival in Kaduna State, resulting in significant civilian casualties.
Investigations revealed the villagers were misidentified as terrorists, prompting military and legal actions.
Rights groups demand greater transparency and accountability from the Nigerian military to prevent future incidents.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has labeled such mistakes as 'unacceptable' and urged measures to safeguard civilians.
Historically, the Nigerian military's air raids have led to numerous civilian deaths amid ongoing conflicts.