Nigeria orders probe into deadly airstrike

Nigeria has ordered a full and independent investigation into a military airstrike that hit a market in the insurgent-held enclave of Jilli, leaving at least 200 people feared dead. The government defended the operation, stating it was targeting Islamist militants based in the area. The probe will examine the circumstances of the strike, which has resulted in significant civilian casualties. This incident highlights the ongoing conflict between Nigerian forces and insurgent groups in the region.