Dozens feared dead in air strike on village in northeastern Nigeria

Author: Mariamne EverettPublished on: April 12, 2026Country: Nigeria
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Dozens feared dead in air strike on village in northeastern Nigeria

Dozens of people are feared dead after a Nigerian military aircraft struck a village market in Jilli, Yobe state, while pursuing Boko Haram members. Amnesty International reported that over 100 people had been killed and 35 wounded in the attack. Local chief Lawan Zanna Nur Geidam stated that the total casualties, dead and injured, is around 200.

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