Military airstrikes in Yobe state result in significant civilian casualties

On Saturday, April 11, 2026, military aircraft conducted airstrikes in the village of Jilli, Yobe state, Nigeria, while targeting Boko Haram militants. The village market, which is reportedly controlled and taxed by Boko Haram, was impacted by the strikes. Amnesty International reported over 100 deaths and 35 serious injuries, while local leader Lawan Zanna Nur estimated the total number of dead and injured to be around 200. Some local accounts suggest the strikes may have inadvertently hit civilians rather than the intended militant targets. Approximately 70 wounded individuals have been transferred to hospitals in Geidam and Maiduguri for treatment. The Nigerian military has not yet provided a response to inquiries regarding the incident. The region has been subject to a long-running insurgency since 2009, involving groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP.