Military air strikes kill dozens of people in northeast Nigeria, Amnesty International says

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by FRANCE 24
April 12, 2026
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Amnesty International reports military air strikes killed dozens of people in a northeast Nigerian village.

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Amnesty International reported that military air strikes in northeast Nigeria killed dozens of people in a village on Saturday. The country's air force initially claimed it struck a "known terrorist enclave and logistics hub." However, following reports of civilian casualties, the air force announced it is launching an investigation into the attack. This incident highlights concerns about civilian safety in military operations targeting militant groups in the region.

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Nigeria's air force is investigating the attack after initially claiming it struck a terrorist hub.

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