Nigerian airstrike hits village market

The strike occurred in the country's northeast, an area plagued by Islamist militia activity.

Rights groups and local media have described the scene as a 'massacre,' highlighting the frequent targeting of civilian areas by the military during anti-terror operations.

In a separate incident, Islamist militants raided a nearby army base, killing a commander and six soldiers.

The escalating violence has deepened the security crisis in Nigeria as the military struggles to contain multiple armed groups.