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Nigerian Army Justifies Airstrike in Jilli Amid Civilian Death Reports, Amnesty International Condemns

The Nigerian Army has justified a precision airstrike in Jilli village, Borno State, claiming it targeted a terrorist hub, despite reports of civilian deaths. Amnesty International later reported dozens killed in military airstrikes in a village in northeast Nigeria, likely referring to the same incident.

12 Apr, 08:54 — 12 Apr, 22:07
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BBCHigh3h ago

Civilians feared killed after reports of air strike on Nigerian market

The Nigerian Air Force has not addressed reports it struck a village market while targeting militants.

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The GuardianMostly Factual4h ago

Nigerian airstrike targeting jihadists reportedly kills at least 100 civilians

Officials confirm misfire as Amnesty gives death toll after speaking to survivors of strike on market in Yobe state A Nigerian air force strike targeting jihadist rebels hit a market in north-east Nigeria, killing more than 100 people and injuring many others, Amnesty International and local media have said. Officials confirmed a misfire had occurred but did not provide details. Continue reading...

By Associated Press in Abuja

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1h ago

Nigerian artisans preserve handwoven fabric amid rising global demand

Resisting mechanisation, Nigerian artisans uphold the authenticity of aso-oke, now a staple in global fashion markets.

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SCMPMostly Factual33m ago

200 feared dead after Nigerian air strike hits market in northeast Yobe state

At least ⁠200 people are feared dead after Nigerian military planes struck a village market while pursuing Islamist militants in the northeast of the country on Saturday night, a councillor for the area and residents said on Sunday. Nigeria’s Air Force said it had killed ‌Boko Haram militants in the Jilli axis in Borno state, but in a statement released to Reuters on Sunday it did not mention hitting a market. It did not respond to further requests for comment. The government of the neighbour...

By Reuters

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France 24High2h ago

Military air strikes kill dozens of people in northeast Nigeria, Amnesty International says

Military air strikes on a village in northeastern Nigeria killed dozens of people on Saturday, Amnesty International reported Sunday. The country's air force initially said it had struck a "known terrorist enclave and logistics hub" before later saying it was launching an investigation into the attack following reports of civilian casualties.

By FRANCE 24

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The IndependentMostly Factual7h ago

Hundreds feared dead after Nigerian military airstrike on market

Military jets struck a market in a village in Yobe, Nigeria, on Saturday night

By Ahmed Kingimi

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual1h ago

Nigerian airstrike leaves 200 feared dead in Yobe, councillor and residents say

Africa's most populous country has been fighting a jihadist insurgency for 17 years, since Boko Haram's 2009 uprising, and civilians have been caught in the crossfire and killed in military air strikes aimed at militants before.

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Premium TimesMostly Factual34m ago

Nigerian military arrests ISWAP’s teenage terrorist logistics courier linked to Jilli attacks

A military source says the arrest provided further insight into the operational and logistics network of ISWAP. The post Nigerian military arrests ISWAP’s teenage terrorist logistics courier linked to Jilli attacks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Agency Report

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guardian-ngMostly Factual12h ago

Rap icon Phyno set to launch new condom brand ‘Okpu by Alobam’ - The Guardian Nigeria News

Rap icon Phyno set to launch new condom brand ‘Okpu by Alobam’  The Guardian Nigeria News

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punch-ngMostly Factualjust now

NAF airstrike: We need answers, not condolences — Gumi

Sheikh Gumi calls for a Senate probe into the recent NAF airstrike, demanding answers and accountability over civilian casualties, not just condolences. Read More: https://punchng.com/naf-airstrike-we-need-answers-not-condolences-gumi/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed23m ago

‘We need answers’ — Sheikh Gumi demands probe over NAF airstrike

Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi has demanded an urgent probe into the Nigerian Air Force airstrike that reportedly left more than 50 civilians dead at a weekly market in Jilli village along the Borno–Yobe border. The post ‘We need answers’ — Sheikh Gumi demands probe over NAF airstrike appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

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myjoyonlineMixed2h ago

Civilians feared killed after reports of air strike on Nigerian market

Civilians are feared to have died after reports that Nigerian military jets struck a village market in the north-east of the country.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

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guardian-ng12 Apr, 08:54First to report

Rap icon Phyno set to launch new condom brand ‘Okpu by Alobam’ - The Guardian Nigeria News

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24ur12 Apr, 12:41

Erotični romani, ki jih nigerijska oblast ne more sežgati

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The Independent12 Apr, 14:48

Hundreds feared dead after Nigerian military airstrike on market

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svenska-dagbladet12 Apr, 15:58

Uppgifter om 100 döda i flyganfall i Nigeria

aftonbladet12 Apr, 15:58

Uppgifter om 100 döda i flyganfall i Nigeria

aktuality-sk12 Apr, 16:01

Nálety na islamských militantov v Nigérii zasiahli trhovisko. Incident si zrejme vyžiadal najmenej 200 obetí

AP12 Apr, 16:02

Some 100 people killed in mistaken air force attack on Nigerian market - AP News

la-vanguardia12 Apr, 16:36

Al menos 200 muertos en un ataque aéreo contra un mercado en Nigeria

berlingske12 Apr, 16:51

Mindst 100 er dræbt i militærets luftangreb i Nigeria

mkd-mk12 Apr, 17:13

Масакр во Нигерија: Повеќе од 200 загинати во воздушен напад

politiken12 Apr, 17:13

Mindst 100 er dræbt i militærets luftangreb i Nigeria

The Guardian12 Apr, 17:16

Nigerian airstrike targeting jihadists reportedly kills at least 100 civilians

digi2412 Apr, 17:45

Zeci de persoane ucise în lovituri lansate de avioane militare în nord-estul Nigeriei

publico12 Apr, 17:54

Força Aérea da Nigéria erra alvo e mata mais de 100 pessoas em ataque contra jihadistas

vijesti-me12 Apr, 18:04

U vazdušnom napadu vojske Nigerije na pijacu stradalo najmanje 200...

BBC12 Apr, 18:11

Civilians feared killed after reports of air strike on Nigerian market

orf12 Apr, 18:13

Militär bombardiert Markt: Viele Tote in Nigeria

n1-serbia12 Apr, 18:50

U vazdušnom napadu vojske Nigeriju na pijacu stradalo verovatno 200 ljudi

myjoyonline12 Apr, 19:12

Civilians feared killed after reports of air strike on Nigerian market

newsbeast12 Apr, 19:14

Τραγωδία στη Νιγηρία: Πάνω από 100 νεκροί από «κατά λάθος» αεροπορικό πλήγμα σε αγορά

France 2412 Apr, 19:19

Military air strikes kill dozens of people in northeast Nigeria, Amnesty International says

nos12 Apr, 19:48

Meer dan 100 burgerdoden na mislukte luchtaanval van Nigeriaanse leger op jihadisten

channel-news-asia12 Apr, 20:11

Nigerian airstrike leaves 200 feared dead in Yobe, councillor and residents say

Al Jazeera12 Apr, 20:49

Nigerian artisans preserve handwoven fabric amid rising global demand

Premium Times12 Apr, 21:16

Nigerian military arrests ISWAP’s teenage terrorist logistics courier linked to Jilli attacks

SCMP12 Apr, 21:18

200 feared dead after Nigerian air strike hits market in northeast Yobe state

vanguard-ng12 Apr, 21:28

‘We need answers’ — Sheikh Gumi demands probe over NAF airstrike

punch-ng12 Apr, 22:07Latest update

NAF airstrike: We need answers, not condolences — Gumi