Nigerian airstrike kills 200 at market

Local residents and a district councillor described a scene of devastation as the market was packed with civilians at the time of the attack.

The Nigerian military has not yet issued a formal statement regarding the incident, which is one of the deadliest reported accidental strikes in recent years.

Human rights organizations are calling for an immediate and transparent investigation into the rules of engagement used during the operation.

The tragedy has sparked widespread outrage and highlights the high civilian cost of the ongoing counter-insurgency efforts in the northeast.