Nigeria: Over 100 civilians killed in airstrike, an 'error' condemned by NGOs

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: April 12, 2026Country: Nigeria
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Nigeria: Over 100 civilians killed in airstrike, an 'error' condemned by NGOs

At least 100 civilians, including children, were killed in an airstrike by the Nigerian army on a market in Yobe State. The army claimed to target Boko Haram fighters, but the strike hit civilians gathered for the weekly market. Amnesty International described the attack as an 'error' and collected testimonies from survivors.

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