Amnesty International says a Nigerian military airstrike hits a crowded market in Tumfa, in Zamfara state, killing at least 100 civilians. Several outlets report Amnesty’s allegation that the strike occurs around 2 p.m. after military aircraft are reportedly seen hovering over the area earlier in the day. Amnesty calls for an investigation, describing the attack as part of a wider pattern of deadly incidents affecting civilians.
Other reports note that Nigeria’s military disputes Amnesty’s account and denies that civilians were harmed. The coverage also frames the event as part of ongoing clashes and security operations in northwest Nigeria, where armed groups and government forces have been involved in violence.
While Amnesty presents the incident as an attack on civilians at the market, the military’s denial means there is no confirmed official death toll in the reporting summarized here. The key point of contention remains whether the airstrike resulted in civilian deaths as alleged by Amnesty.
