"Amnesty International confirmed from survivors that at least 100 people had been killed in the airstrike on a village in Yobe state near the border with Borno state."
"Security analysts have pointed to loopholes in intelligence gathering, as well as insufficient coordination between ground troops, air assets and stakeholders."
"The Yobe state government confirmed in a statement that a Nigerian military strike had targeted a stronghold of the Boko Haram jihadist group in the area."
"Isa Sanusi, Amnesty International's Nigeria director, said: We are in touch with people that are there; we spoke with the hospital."
A Nigerian air force strike mistakenly targeted a market in Yobe state, resulting in over 100 deaths and numerous injuries. Amnesty International confirmed the casualties from survivors. The strike aimed at a Boko Haram stronghold but hit civilians instead. The Nigerian military has conducted air raids against armed groups, leading to at least 500 civilian deaths since 2017. Analysts cite intelligence gathering issues and poor coordination as contributing factors to such incidents. The Nigerian air force has not responded to inquiries regarding the strike.
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