"Witnesses said three military jets fired on the market yesterday. Emergency section of Geidam General Hospital had so far received 35 people with severe injuries."
"We spoke with the person in charge of casualties, and we spoke with the victims. We have their pictures and they include children."
"Nigeria's military confirmed a 'precision' strike against a location in Jilli, describing the attack as a carefully, well-coordinated planned and intelligence-driven operation."
An airstrike on a market in Jilli village, northeast Nigeria, resulted in over 100 fatalities, as reported by Amnesty International. Witnesses indicated that three military jets targeted the market. The Geidam General Hospital's emergency section received 35 severely injured individuals. Amnesty International's Nigeria director confirmed communication with local sources and victims, including children. The Nigerian military described the attack as a 'precision' strike against a terrorist enclave, claiming it was a well-coordinated operation. The bombing occurred amidst ongoing conflicts with Boko Haram and other jihadist groups.
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