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Over 200 feared dead after Nigerian airstrike hits market in Yobe
Local officials say Nigerian jets struck Jilli market while pursuing militants, leaving more than 200 feared dead; the Air Force confirmed strikes on Boko Haram in the area but made no mention of the market.
Apr 12th 2026 · Nigeria
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- Local councillor and residents say more than 200 people died after an airstrike struck Jilli market in Yobe state.
- Nigeria Air Force said it killed Boko Haram militants in the Jilli axis of Borno state but did not mention hitting a market.
- Three residents and an international aid official corroborated the strike and the likely death toll.
- Injured victims were being transported to hospitals in Yobe and neighbouring Borno state.
- Yobe State Emergency Management Agency received preliminary reports and activated an emergency response.
- The final death toll remains unverified as the Air Force did not respond to follow up requests about market casualties.
Sources
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