Daily brief
A Nigerian Air Force airstrike targeting terrorist hideouts hit a market on the border between Borno and Yobe states, with many civilians feared dead. Initial casualty estimates range from over 30 to as many as 200 people killed, with many others injured. The military stated it was conducting an operation against Boko Haram in the area.
The Nigerian government named 48 individuals, including Tukur Mamu and Simon Ekpa, as terrorism financiers.
The US commended Nigeria for securing 386 terrorism convictions and urged sustained judicial reforms (ongoing coverage).
At least 21 people were killed in a clash with bandits in Nigeria.