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Nigeria is killing its own civilians


Published: 8 June 2026 at 01:01 Europe/London

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On Sunday 10 May, the Nigerian military bombed a crowded market in the north of the country. It claimed terrorists were the target, but in reality, more than 100 civilians were killed and dozens more injured. The Sunday Times has gone to northern Nigeria to speak to survivors and investigate the attack. 


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Guest: Louise Callaghan, foreign correspondent, The Sunday Times. 

Host: Manveen Rana. 

Producer: Micaela Arneson. 

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Read more: Nigeria says it bombs terrorists. Children are collateral damage

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