Airstrike on Jilli Market: Survivors Claim Innocence
• Naijanews • General News
On April 11, 2026, a military airstrike struck Jilli Market in Borno State, resulting in the deaths of at least 30 individuals and causing panic among traders and residents. Survivors, including Abu Goni and Bulama Balo, emphasized that the market was a normal trading hub for livestock and not linked to insurgent activities. The attack occurred shortly after the Maghrib prayer, during a busy trading period. Balo mentioned that several fighter jets were involved in the operation, which was coordinated with the Nigerian Army. Following the incident, survivors fled to nearby Maigumeri for safety, and some were later referred to a hospital for treatment. Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum confirmed the market's previous closure due to its alleged use as a logistics hub for insurgents and reiterated the government's commitment to supporting security operations to protect law-abiding citizens.
Topics: Security, Military