Overview
- Amnesty International, citing witnesses to Sunday’s strike at Tumfa market in Zamfara, said at least 100 civilians were killed, with Red Cross and community leaders reporting multiple deaths and dozens injured.
- Defence Headquarters said Wednesday there is no credible evidence of civilian casualties from the Zamfara operation and described a targeted hit on a confirmed gathering of militant leaders based on multi‑sourced intelligence.
- The military also reported intelligence‑led strikes the same day in Shiroro, Niger state, that it says killed about 70 bandits, while residents and a local official alleged civilian deaths and homes hit.
- Commanders ordered field units to investigate any claims of civilian harm, yet access to these rural conflict areas is limited and casualty counts remain unverified.
- An April strike on the Jilli market that reportedly killed scores of civilians still lacks public findings, intensifying scrutiny of Nigeria’s air campaign and its safeguards for people in crowded trading hubs.