Amnesty Calls for Probe into Deadly Nigerian Airstrike on Civilians

A Nigerian military airstrike in Zamfara killed at least 100 civilians, sparking calls from Amnesty International for an investigation. The attack, which primarily affected women and girls, is the second such incident in a month. The military has been combating banditry and insurgency in the region.

An airstrike by the Nigerian military has resulted in the deaths of at least 100 civilians in Zamfara's Tumfa market, according to Amnesty International. This marks the second airstrike in a month targeting crowded markets, raising serious concerns over civilian safety and military operations.

Amnesty has urged a swift investigation into the attacks, emphasizing the significant number of women and girls among the casualties. Meanwhile, hospitals in Zurmi and the nearby Shinkafi handle dozens of injured victims, intensifying the humanitarian crisis in the region.

The Nigerian military remains silent on the recent airstrike, maintaining that such operations are intelligence-led and only target militants. Nonetheless, the raids have left residents anxious over escalating civilian casualties, as the military battles both banditry and a persistent Islamist insurgency in northern Nigeria.