Civilians feared killed after reports of air strike on Nigerian market
The Nigerian Air Force has not addressed reports it struck a village market while targeting militants.
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"It's a very devastating incident."
— Zanna Nur Geidam , Activist
"We have their pictures and they include children."
— Isa Sanusi , Activist
"I became so scared and attempted to run away, but a friend dragged me and we all lay on the ground."
— Ahmed Ali , Other
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The Nigerian Air Force has not addressed reports it struck a village market while targeting militants.
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