Air strike on Nigerian village market leaves dozens dead in Boko Haram conflict
TL;DR
Nigerian military aircraft struck the Jilli village market in Yobe state during operations against Boko Haram, leaving dozens dead with Amnesty International saying more than 100 killed and 35 wounded; local officials say casualties could reach around 200. Authorities maintain the strike targeted Boko Haram fighters near a market, while emergency responders treat the injured in Geidam and Maiduguri, and Amnesty calls for an impartial investigation.
- Dozens feared dead in air strike on village in northeastern Nigeria Al Jazeera
- Nigeria: Civilians feared dead after air strike at Borno market BBC
- At least 100 dead after military airstrike hits wrong target in Nigeria NBC News
- Scores Killed in Nigerian Military Strikes as Clashes With Militants Intensify The New York Times
- Nigerian airstrike targeting jihadists reportedly kills at least 100 civilians The Guardian
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