Lagos, April 13, 2026 (AFP) - Nigeria air strike kills dozens of civilians: what we know

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2026-04-13

The Nigerian military Saturday killed and injured dozens of people, including many civilians, in an airstrike targeting jihadists in northeastern Yobe state. The death toll from the strike varies depending on the source. A UN security report said 56, Amnesty International said more than 100, while a local leader said there were "200 dead and injured". Here's what we know about the airstrike, which is the latest to have allegedly killed civilians......

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