Nigerian Airstrike on Village Market in Anti-Terror Operation Leaves at Least 30 Dead
Xinhua News Agency, Kampala, April 12 (Reporter Nie Zuguo) Abuja reports: Local media in Nigeria reported on the 12th that the Nigerian Air Force, during an airstrike against suspected terrorist strongholds in northeastern Nigeria on the evening of the 11th, hit a rural market near the border of Borno State and Yobe State, resulting in at least 30 deaths.
According to reports, people in the bombed Giri village market and nearby residents were thrown into panic. Local councilor Lawan Zanna confirmed that at least 30 people were killed, and more than 20 injured individuals were sent to the hospital. Reports indicate that emergency response efforts are still ongoing, and the government is assessing the situation and verifying casualties and property damage.
Other witnesses stated that the market was open at the time of the attack, and the death toll is no less than 50.
The Nigerian Air Force released a statement on the 12th confirming that it conducted a counter-terrorism airstrike in the area, but did not specify whether civilians were affected. According to its statement, the operation was a "precise" airstrike against "confirmed terrorist targets" and was part of a coordinated joint offensive with the Nigerian Army.
The Nigerian Air Force conducted an airstrike on April 11, targeting a suspected terrorist hideout near Giri Village, Borno State. The strike hit a village market, resulting in at least 30 deaths and over 20 injuries. Emergency response teams are currently assessing the situation and verifying casualties and property damage.
- Nigerian Air Force conducted an airstrike on April 11.
- The airstrike hit a village market, resulting in at least 30 deaths.
- Over 20 individuals were injured and taken to the hospital.
- Emergency response efforts are ongoing to assess casualties and damage.
- Witnesses reported the market was open at the time of the attack.