A Nigerian military airstrike targeting jihadist militants allegedly struck a civilian market in northeastern Nigeria, resulting in significant civilian casualties, according to reports from human rights organizations and local media.

Amnesty International said the strike killed more than 100 people and injured many others at a market in Yobe state. The human rights organization said it obtained the death toll after speaking with survivors of the incident.

Nigerian officials have acknowledged that a misfire occurred during the operation but have not provided specific details about the incident or casualty figures. The strike was reportedly part of ongoing military operations against jihadist rebels in the region.

The Nigerian Air Force has not directly addressed the reports of civilian casualties or provided an official statement regarding the market strike. The military has been conducting operations in northeastern Nigeria as part of efforts to combat insurgent groups active in the region.

The incident highlights ongoing concerns about civilian casualties in military operations against militant groups in Nigeria's northeast, where the government has been fighting various insurgent organizations for years.