"Amnesty International reported that more than 100 people had been killed and 35 others wounded in the attack on the Jilli village market, which occurred during a military operation against Boko Haram."
"Local chief Lawan Zanna Nur Geidam stated that the total casualties, including both dead and injured, is around 200, highlighting the severe impact of the airstrike on the community."
"The Nigerian Air Force claimed responsibility for targeting Boko Haram fighters in an airstrike on the Jilli axis but did not acknowledge the strike's impact on the market where civilians were present."
"The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency reported that preliminary reports indicated casualties among marketers at the Jilli market, prompting an emergency response to assist the injured."
A military airstrike in Jilli village, Nigeria, resulted in over 100 deaths and numerous injuries as the military targeted Boko Haram fighters. Local officials reported around 200 casualties, including dead and injured. The Nigerian Air Force claimed to have struck Boko Haram fighters but did not acknowledge hitting a market. The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency activated an emergency response due to the incident, with many injured individuals receiving treatment in nearby hospitals. Amnesty International condemned the airstrike, questioning its legitimacy.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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