On Saturday, military air strikes in Jilli village, Yobe state, Nigeria, reportedly killed dozens of civilians, as reported by Amnesty International on Sunday. The Nigerian Air Force initially stated it targeted a 'known terrorist enclave and logistics hub' but is now investigating claims of civilian casualties. Amnesty International's Nigeria director, Isa Sanusi, indicated that there were 'more than 100 dead' and many injured, including children. Local chief Lawan Zanna Nur estimated the total casualties, including the dead and injured, to be around 200. The military described the operation as a 'precision air strike' against Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, but did not acknowledge civilian losses. Violence from jihadist groups has escalated in recent years, with the insurgency since 2009 resulting in over 40,000 deaths and displacing around two million people, according to the United Nations. The U.S. has recently deployed 200 troops to Nigeria to support local forces against these groups.