Market Airstrike Kills Dozens
At least 56 people were feared dead after an airstrike hit a weekly market along the Borno–Yobe border.
The victims were mostly traders who had gathered for routine business when the incident occurred. Fourteen others sustained injuries and were rushed to hospital for treatment.
The attack happened at a busy trading location serving communities across both states.
Witness accounts indicate that the strike came without warning, catching traders and buyers off guard during peak market activity.
Details surrounding the operation remain unclear, including who carried it out and the intended target. Authorities have yet to issue a full statement explaining the circumstances that led to the strike.
The incident has left families grieving and raised fresh concern over civilian safety in conflict-affected areas.
Residents in nearby communities are said to be in fear as calls grow for clarity and accountability over the tragedy.
