Breaking: Many Feared Dead In ‘Accidental Bombing’ at Borno–Yobe Border Market
- A military airstrike on Jilli Market has reportedly killed at least 56 people, with 14 others seriously injured
- The tragic incident allegedly occurred during a military operation against Boko Haram insurgents
- The tragedy struck the Borno-Yobe border, raising concerns over civilian safety amid the ongoing fight against terrorism
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Yobe State - A military airstrike on a weekly market along the Borno–Yobe border has reportedly left no fewer than 56 people dead.
It was gathered that 14 others are being hospitalized during the airstrike attack on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
The tragic incident occurred at Jilli Market, located between Gubio and Geidam Local Government Areas of Borno and Yobe states.
As reported by Daily Trust, the airstrike was suspected to have been carried out during a military operation targeting suspected Boko Haram insurgents.
According to an eyewitness, 56 people were confirmed dead, while 14 others are receiving treatment at the Specialist Hospital in Geidam, Yobe State.
The source said the tragic incident occurred around 2:46 p.m. while business activities were ongoing in the market.
Four fighter jets carried out the attack, though the fourth jet was not clearly visible. We only heard the sound of explosions.
“I counted 56 corpses myself and helped rescue two injured people, taking them to the hospital. I believe the number of casualties may be higher, as more bodies are still being recovered.”
The councillor of Fichimaram Ward in Geidam local government area of Yobe State, Malam Lawan Zanna, said that about 20 people were admitted to the Specialist Hospital in Geidam.
“When the jets launched their attack, people panicked and began to run, but the strikes continued. As we speak, over 30 people have been killed.
More than 20 people were hospitalized in Geidam. Two were referred to the Teaching Hospital in Damaturu. Out of those receiving treatment, nine have died, bringing the death toll to over 30.”
The Special Adviser to the Yobe State Governor on Security Matters, Brigadier General Abdulsalam Dahiru (rtd), said the unfortunate incident occurred within Borno State.
Dahiru said the chairman of Geidam Local Government disclosed that Jilli village falls under the Gubio local government area of Borno State.
According to The Punch, the Yobe State Police spokesperson, Dungus Abdulkarim, said he cannot confirm casualty figures as of the time of filing this report.
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The NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, shared more details about the successful operation.
Source: Legit.ng
