Civilians feared killed after reports of air strike on Nigerian market

The Nigerian Air Force has not addressed reports it struck a village market while targeting militants.

Nigerian airstrike targeting jihadists reportedly kills at least 100 civilians

Officials confirm misfire as Amnesty gives death toll after speaking to survivors of strike on market in Yobe state A Nigerian air force strike targeting jihadist rebels hit a market in north-east Nigeria, killing more than 100 people and injuring many others, Amnesty International and local media have said. Officials confirmed a misfire had occurred but did not provide details. Continue reading...

By Associated Press in Abuja

Military air strikes kill dozens of people in northeast Nigeria, Amnesty International says

Military air strikes on a village in northeastern Nigeria killed dozens of people on Saturday, Amnesty International reported Sunday. The country's air force initially said it had struck a "known terrorist enclave and logistics hub" before later saying it was launching an investigation into the attack following reports of civilian casualties.

By FRANCE 24

Hundreds feared dead after Nigerian military airstrike on market

Military jets struck a market in a village in Yobe, Nigeria, on Saturday night

By Ahmed Kingimi

Nigerian airstrike leaves 200 feared dead in Yobe, councillor and residents say

Africa's most populous country has been fighting a jihadist insurgency for 17 years, since Boko Haram's 2009 uprising, and civilians have been caught in the crossfire and killed in military air strikes aimed at militants before.

Like NAF, Army confirms airstrike kills terrorists but is silent on civilian casualties

Despite detailing operational success, the Army did not indicate whether any civilians were affected by the strike. The post Like NAF, Army confirms airstrike kills terrorists but is silent on civilian casualties appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Yakubu Mohammed

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CISLAC condemns Borno–Yobe airstrike, calls for urgent investigation

CISLAC condemns the recent Borno-Yobe airstrike on a civilian market, calling for an urgent investigation and improved civilian protection measures. Read More: https://punchng.com/cislac-condemns-borno-yobe-airstrike-calls-for-urgent-investigation/

By Punch Newspapers

Amnesty condemns Jilli market airstrike

Amnesty International has condemned a military airstrike on a market along the Borno–Yobe border. The post Amnesty condemns Jilli market airstrike appeared first on Vanguard News.

By olufemiajasa

Civilians feared killed after reports of air strike on Nigerian market

Civilians are feared to have died after reports that Nigerian military jets struck a village market in the north-east of the country.

By Emmanuel Tetteh