Dozens feared dead in air strike on village in northeastern Nigeria
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Fear
What Happened
Nigerian military aircraft struck a village market in Yobe state while targeting Boko Haram fighters on Saturday. Amnesty International reported over 100 deaths and 35 wounded. Local chief claimed approximately 200 total casualties. Nigeria's Air Force confirmed the strike but did not mention the market. Hospitals in Geidam and Maiduguri received injured civilians. Amnesty International condemned the operation as unlawful.
Key Entities
Nigerian militaryBoko HaramAmnesty InternationalJilli villageYobe stateBorno stateChief Lawan Zanna Nur GeidamGeidam General Hospital