Nigerian Air Force hit civilians in a market strike, killing over 100. Founded in 1964, it's Africa’s largest air force, now under scrutiny.
Airstrikes by the Nigerian military on Jilli village in Yobe State have resulted in over 200 casualties, according to local sources and international organizations. The military targeted Boko Haram fighters during a pursuit, but civilian casualties have been reported near a market. An investigation is underway.
Recent Nigerian military airstrikes near Jilli and Jilli market have resulted in high civilian casualties, with reports indicating over 100 deaths. The strikes targeted suspected terrorist enclaves linked to Boko Haram and ISWAP, but local authorities and human rights groups dispute the military's claims, citing civilian harm and misfires. The situation highlights ongoing security challenges in Nigeria's northeast.
Nigerian military airstrikes in northeast Nigeria have caused civilian casualties, with reports of over 100 deaths. The strikes targeted Islamist militants but have been criticized for affecting markets and local populations. The government has ordered an investigation amid ongoing conflict with Boko Haram and ISWAP.