Nigerian Air Force

Air warfare branch of Nigeria's military

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is the air branch of the Nigerian Armed Forces. It is the youngest branch of the Nigerian military, established four years after the nation became independent. As at 2021, the air force is one of the largest in Africa, consisting of over 18,000 personnel. Some of its popular aircraft include the Chengdu F-7s, Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jets, JF-17 Thunder Block II, T129 Atak, Agusta Westland 109, Eurocopter EC135 and Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano.

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Nigeria market strike kills 200

A Nigerian military air strike on a market killed at least 100 people, with some estimates reaching 200.

175 Islamic State militants killed in Nigeria-US operation IOL — May 20, 16:04 PM
US and Nigeria launch new round of airstrikes against Isis fighters 📹 The Independent — May 20, 06:13 AM · 40sec
Nigeria says joint US strikes kill 175 ISIL fighters in country’s northeast Al Jazeera — May 20, 02:33 AM
Joint Nigeria-US strikes kill 175 Islamic State group fighters, both militaries say France 24 — May 19, 20:01 PM
Nigeria says 175 ISIS militants killed in joint strikes with US Washington Examiner — May 19, 20:00 PM
Pope begins African tour • FRANCE 24 English 📹 France 24 — Apr 13, 20:29 PM · 15min
Hundreds feared dead in air strike on village in northeastern Nigeria 📹 Al Jazeera — Apr 13, 18:00 PM · 2min
Up to 200 civilians killed in Nigeria after air force 'misfire' on market, sources say Euronews — Apr 13, 17:23 PM
Nigerian airstrike at village market is latest in which civilians have been killed The Straits Times — Apr 13, 13:02 PM
A Nigerian military strike targeting jihadi rebels hit a market, killing at least 100 people, rights group and media say ABC News — Apr 13, 12:03 PM
Nigerian military air strike on market reportedly kills more than 100 civilians ABC News — Apr 13, 01:39 AM
Scores Killed in Nigerian Military Strikes as Clashes With Militants Intensify The New York Times — Apr 12, 22:18 PM
200 feared dead after Nigerian air strike hits market in northeast Yobe state South China Morning Post — Apr 12, 21:18 PM
Military air strikes kill dozens of people in northeast Nigeria, Amnesty International says France 24 — Apr 12, 19:19 PM
Dozens feared dead in air strike on village in northeastern Nigeria Al Jazeera — Apr 12, 18:25 PM
Nigerian airstrike targeting jihadists reportedly kills at least 100 civilians The Guardian — Apr 12, 17:16 PM
Some 100 people killed in mistaken air force attack on Nigerian market AP News — Apr 12, 15:50 PM
Hundreds feared dead after Nigerian military airstrike on market The Independent — Apr 12, 14:48 PM
Nigerian airstrike hits market, 200 feared dead in northeast Yobe state The Straits Times — Apr 12, 14:17 PM
Joint Nigeria-US strikes kill 175 Isis fighters South China Morning Post — May 20, 05:40 AM