Scores of Civilians Killed in Nigeria Airstrike Targeting Market
A tragic airstrike by the Nigerian military has claimed the lives of numerous individuals, primarily traders, after hitting a village market. This incident unfolded near the border connecting Yobe and Borno states, where the aircraft was reportedly engaged...
A tragic airstrike by the Nigerian military has claimed the lives of numerous individuals, primarily traders, after hitting a village market. This incident unfolded near the border connecting Yobe and Borno states, where the aircraft was reportedly engaged in operations against Islamist militants.
According to the Nigerian Air Force, the strikes were part of “mop-up” operations targeting “identified terrorist locations” along the Jilli axis in Borno State. Sources indicate that the fighter jet involved was tracking a group of suspected insurgents who had purportedly visited the market to collect illicit levies from local traders and procure supplies. However, the operation tragically deviated from its intended target.
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In the wake of this incident, Amnesty International has publicly condemned the military’s airstrike.