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Nigerian military airstrikes cause civilian casualties in Yobe and Niger states

Overview

In mid‑April 2026, the Nigerian Air Force bombed a market in Yobe state’s northeastern region, killing roughly 100 civilians. Officials described the incident as a misfire. Less than a month later, a separate airstrike in Niger state resulted in at least 13 civilian deaths, including three children of Victor Solomon, who survived with severe facial injuries, and wounded his father. The two events illustrate a continuing pattern of military air operations leading to significant civilian loss of life across different Nigerian states despite differing official explanations.

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Niger State airstrike kills three children and injures father

    Niger State airstrike killed at least 13 civilians, including three children of Victor Solomon, who survived with facial injuries.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Nigerian airstrike on northeastern market kills around 100 civilians after misfire

    Nigerian Air Force strike on a market in Yobe state killed about 100 civilians; officials say it was a misfire.

Sources

brainnewspaper.com · dailytrust.com · dubawa.org · pmnewsnigeria.com · prnigeria.com · punchng.com