‘I Don’t See Them As Children’: Nigerian Army Murdered Thousands Of Children During War, Report Claims
Daily CallerAPR 1 2023
Nigerian Military Drone Kills at Least 85 Civilians
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The Spin
Narrative A
This is the tenth time Nigeria's military has mistakenly struck civilians instead of the actual enemy — with a record like that, it makes sense that the government shamefully waited a day to inform the public of this debacle. As the government continues its embarrassing practice of failed drone strikes, it has yet to rescue dozens of students and university staff who have been held hostage by militants for 72 days. Until that happens, the least the government can do is immediately compensate the families of the latest victims sent to their graves too soon.
Narrative B
In its fight against the militants infecting the nation, Nigeria's Army has nothing but sympathy for civilians caught in the crossfire. This is why the highest-ranking military officials have visited the area and promised to compensate those impacted by this tragic mistake. However, the need for a military presence in the region remains strong, as it wasn't until the government began its operations in Kaduna that the state was free of terrorism. The government will simultaneously investigate the incident while continuing its fight against insurgents.