Civilians are feared dead following reports that Nigerian military jets struck a village market in the country’s north-east during an operation targeting insurgents.
The incident reportedly occurred around the border area of Yobe and Borno states, a region heavily affected by the long-running insurgency of Boko Haram. According to local sources and Reuters, the airstrike may have hit a crowded market, though details remain unclear.
The Nigerian Air Force confirmed it carried out “mop-up” strikes on what it described as identified terrorist locations within the Jilli axis of Borno State on Saturday. However, it has not confirmed striking a civilian market or provided any official casualty figu…CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>
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