The Nigerian Air Force on Sunday blamed a “misfire” for an airstrike that struck a market in northeastern Nigeria. Local media and human rights groups said over 100 civilians were killed in the attack, including women and children.
The village targeted in the attack, Jili, is located in the state of Yobe near the border with Borno, which is the epicenter of jihadi activity in Nigeria. Initial statements from the Nigerian Air Force said the airstrike was part of a “mop-up” operation “aimed at fleeing remnants and regrouping cells seeking to exploit the difficult terrain.”
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