Nigeria: Civilians feared dead after air strike at Borno market
Author: bbc.comPublished on: April 12, 2026Country: Nigeria
Politics

Civilians are feared dead after Nigerian military jets reportedly struck a market in the northeast, near the border between Yobe and Borno states. Reports indicate at least 200 fatalities, while other sources mention figures ranging from 10 to 56 dead. The incident occurred during operations against Islamist militants, and the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency confirmed preliminary reports of casualties.
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