By Palang Paul
Amnesty International has strongly condemned a military air strike that reportedly killed over 100 people in Jalli Futchimiram, a community in Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State North-Eastern Nigeria.
According to witnesses, three military jets allegedly fired on a local market in the area on Saturday, resulting in mass casualties. The emergency unit of Geidam General Hospital has so far received at least 35 people with severe injuries, as medical personnel struggle to cope with the influx of victims.
In a statement, Amnesty International described the air strike as “reckless” and “unlawful,” stressing that launching air raids in such circumstances cannot be considered a legitimate method of law enforcement.
“The use of deadly force in this manner is outrageous and highlights a shocking disregard for the lives of civilians,” the organization said.
Amnesty further called on Nigerian authorities to conduct an immediate, independent, and impartial investigation into the incident. It also urged the government to ensure that anyone found responsible is held accountable in line with the law.
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official response from the Nigerian military regarding the incident. Meanwhile, concerns continue to mount over civilian safety in conflict-affected areas of northeastern Nigeria.
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