NAF Airstrike Hits Yobe Market, Causing Civilian Casualties

On Saturday evening, an airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) reportedly resulted in civilian casualties at Dilli Market, a significant trade hub located along the Borno-Yobe border, near Gubio Local Government Area in Borno State. Local sources indicated that the airstrike occurred during military operations aimed at targeting suspected Boko Haram insurgents believed to be operating in the vicinity of the market.

Dungu Abdulkarim, a spokesperson for the Yobe State Police Command, confirmed the incident, although the number of casualties has not been officially verified as security agencies were deployed to assess the situation. The market attracts traders and buyers from several neighboring communities, including Giedam in Yobe State and Gubio, Chibok, and Benisheikh in Borno State.

Reports indicate that injured victims were receiving treatment at hospitals in Giedam and Damaturu at the time of the report. The Nigerian Air Force has yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident.