Nigerian Airstrike Misfire Kills Over 100 Civilians at Border Market

A Nigerian Air Force jet struck a busy market on the Borno-Yobe border, killing more than 100 residents and wounding many others. Rights groups and local media say the strike was meant for a rebel camp but hit innocent civilians instead. Survivors told Amnesty International that the jet acted on flawed intelligence suggesting Boko Haram fighters were gathering nearby. The market, often used by civilians and insurgents alike, became the tragic site of one of the deadliest misfires in recent years. Officials in Yobe State confirmed the mistake and have dispatched emergency teams to assist victims. The military maintains it targeted a terrorist logistics hub, but has not addressed allegations of civilian casualties. The incident highlights ongoing challenges in Nigeria’s fight against armed groups. Security analysts point to gaps in intelligence sharing and coordination between troops and air units in the northeast.

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