At least 56 traders are feared dead, and 14 others are hospitalised following an airstrike on a weekly market located along the border between Borno and Yobe states, according to TheEditorialNG.
The airstrike reportedly occurred during a military operation targeting suspected Boko Haram insurgents in the area. Details surrounding the circumstances of the strike remain unclear, including whether the casualties were unintended victims of the operation.
The affected market is a major trading hub that typically draws large numbers of traders and buyers from surrounding communities. These include Gubio, Chiweram, and Benisheikh in Borno State, as well as Gurokayeya and Geidam in Yobe State.
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official statement from military authorities confirming the incident or providing further clarification on the operation.
