Nigerian air strike on Boko Haram target hits civilian market, leaves over 100 dead

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A Nigerian Air Force strike targeting Boko Haram militants hit a crowded market in Yobe state on Saturday, killing over 100 civilians, according to Amnesty International and local reports. The operation aimed at a jihadist stronghold but struck the Jilli weekly market instead. Military officials said intelligence indicated militant activity near the market. The Nigerian military claimed success against terrorist targets but did not directly address civilian casualty reports. Regional authorities confirmed deaths and deployed response teams.

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