Nigerian Airstrikes Reportedly Kill Over 100 Civilians in Yobe State
Reports emerged on April 13, 2026, alleging that Nigerian Air Force strikes killed over 100 civilians in Jilli village, Yobe state, on April 11. Amnesty International stated the bombing hit a crowded market near the border with Borno state. While the Nigerian government denied reports of a mistaken strike, local witnesses described high casualties, including children. The incident occurred in a region heavily impacted by the decade-long Boko Haram insurgency, sparking renewed calls for civilian protection.