Atiku urges accountability after deadly airstrike at Borno–Yobe market
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticised a Nigerian Air Force airstrike that hit Jilli Market along the Borno–Yobe border. The incident has raised concerns about civilian safety during military operations. Atiku Abubakar called the event a tragic failure and demanded urgent accountability. He also expressed sympathy for the families affected by the strike.
What we know
- Atiku Abubakar condemned the airstrike that struck Jilli Market, calling for accountability over civilian deaths.
- The Nigerian Air Force confirmed conducting precision airstrikes in the Jilli axis as part of Operation Hadin Kai on April 11, 2026.
- The airstrikes reportedly targeted terrorists but resulted in civilian casualties, with at least 30 people feared killed.
- The military has not publicly addressed the civilian casualties or confirmed a strike on the market itself.
- Atiku Abubakar compared the incident to a recent U.S. military operation, highlighting the need for greater protection of Nigerian lives.
