Event Brief
Airstrike by Nigeria kills scores in militant fight
Filed: Apr 16, 2026 at 7:08 AM ET
Summary: A recent airstrike in Nigeria, part of the U.S.-backed fight against Boko Haram, has resulted in numerous civilian casualties.
WHO: Nigeria
WHAT: airstrike
WHEN: Apr 16, 2026 at 5:43 AM ET
WHERE: Nigeria
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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