Many people are feared dead after a fighter jet belonging to the Nigerian Air Force allegedly carried out a mistaken airstrike on a weekly market in Jilli Village, Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State on Saturday.
The incident occurred during a busy market day that draws traders from surrounding communities including Gubio, Geidam and nearby settlements along the border with Yobe State.
Sources said suspected insurgents had earlier arrived at the market to impose levies on traders and source supplies.
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The air operation, reportedly targeting insurgent elements in the area, instead struck the civilian gathering, leading to significant casualties.
Witnesses described scenes of panic as explosions rocked the marketplace, with traders and residents fleeing for safety while several victims were said to have been killed or injured.
As of press time, the Nigerian Air Force has not issued an official statement confirming the circumstances of the strike or the extent of the casualties.
Investigations are expected to follow as details continue to emerge from the affected community.
