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No fewer than 56 people, mostly traders, are feared dead, while 14 others have been hospitalized following an airstrike on a weekly market along the Borno–Yobe border.

The incident occurred at Jilli Market, located between Gubio and Geidam Local Government Areas of Borno and Yobe states, on Saturday.

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The airstrike was suspected to have been carried out during a military operation targeting suspected Boko Haram insurgents.

The weekly market usually attracts traders and buyers from surrounding communities, including Gubio, Chiweram, and Benisheikh in Borno State, as well as Gurokayeya and Geidam in Yobe State.

Multiple sources said the fighter jet that carried out the operation was tracking a group of suspected insurgents believed to have visited the market to collect levies from traders and obtain supplies. However, the strike reportedly missed its intended target.

An eyewitness said at least 56 people have been confirmed dead, while 14 others are receiving treatment at the Specialist Hospital in Geidam, Yobe State.

“The incident happened around 2:46 p.m. while business activities were ongoing. 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 source said.

When contacted, the councillor of Fichimaram Ward, Malam Lawan Zanna, confirmed the incident to Daily Trust, stating that about 20 people had been admitted to the Specialist Hospital in Geidam.

“The incident occurred at Jilli village’s weekly market under Fichimaram Ward in Geidam LGA. From the information available to us, it was an airstrike.

“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,” he said.

The Special Adviser to the Yobe State Governor on Security Matters, Brigadier General Abdulsalam Dahiru (rtd), confirmed the incident, but said it occurred within Borno State.

“I have spoken with the chairman of Geidam Local Government, who informed me that Jilli village falls under Gubio LGA of Borno State. You may contact officials in Maiduguri for further details,” he said.

As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official statement from the Nigerian Air Force regarding the incident.

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What kind of news is this. Accidentally killing innocent people by the military isn't what Nigeria needs now. What's up with the united states drones and intelligence. Since the united states came , we have seen more aggression from this infidels than before. We really need serious help to overcome this banditry and insurgency

This country is at war blv me

Sad sad sad. What is Nigeria turning into

Is high time we divide this country

The Nigerian military is a disgrace

what is going on sef ,this thing tire me

This is really terrible.. Please God have mercy

Which one come be accidental bombing again oooh

That gathering is a terrorist gathering, nothing way person won tell me

Imagine boko haram kidnapping 150 people, that's enough number to form a gathering na

Or is the government trying to under report or coverup their efforts against their fight about terrorism

Or is it a way of reporting death of Boko Haram.

Infact Nigeria government toooo full with conspiracy

I just tayA for them

Oh well. Things like this are bound to happen.

Wetin be this again for godsake

What on God's earth did we do to deserve a colossal and a grossly incompetent failure like tinubu.

What in God's name is the meaning of these nonsense

Religion of piss and accidental bombing na 5&6.

Israel is the only country that understands and speaks their language fluently.

Nigeria does not currently have a functioning government.

Insurgents are killing Nigerians, and the military, rather than protecting them, has, in some cases, turned its firepower on civilians through airstrikes supposedly aimed at insurgents.

In fact, the only question that matters now is: when will Bola Ahmed Tinubu resign?

He did it in Lagos

He tamed the Atlantic ocean

On the matters of security the bulk stops at his table

Emperor kee-deem-Yong strikes again

The only crime is that they're from Nigeria
Nowhere is save in this country anymore is either you're killed by terrorist or you're killed by the military

edlion57:
This country is at war blv me

No na lie,Peace is 100percent, Nnamdi Kanu is our problem

The Nigerian military is heavily compromised in intelligence gathering. If you look deeper, you will find complacency in the coordinates given to the pilots. Someone must be held accountable. This isn't 4th or 5th time civilian gatherings are bombed. It calls for public enquiry. There are enemies within

Betem001:
Is high time we divide this country

,when things never happen

Open eye or what the English people call Greed can bring about disgrace, about humiliation, about embarrassment, can also destroy.

It is the reason some folks opt to remain in their circle or enclave, maintaining their steeze and respect.

If Tinubu hadn't contested the Presidency of Nigerian many of us wouldn't have known how empty, incompetent, clueless, insensitive and utterly hopeless he is in terms of management.

We would have continued to accord him respect based on his stint as Governor of Lagos state.

But today look at Tinubu. He is realising that the Presidency isn't a tea party or isn't Lagos. He has become a shadow of himself.

The country has virtually collapsed on him.

The economy is on a free fall. Prices of things are going up daily, the Naira is becoming useless and without value every day, job opportunities are shrinking daily, and thousands of Nigerians moved into abject poverty everyday while those who can afford it, are leaving Nigeria in droves.

Daring Bandits and Jihadists are maiming, humiliating, abducting, and killing innocent Nigerians, including senior police and military officers every day, unchallenged.

If not for Tinubu, I wouldn't know that countries rejects Ambassadors.

Almost 2 months since Tinubu posted his Ambassadors I haven't seen the photo of anyone submitting his or her letters of credence to a host nation.

Both Fani Kayode and Reno Omokri are now fighting for space on social media like kids, churning out lies upon lies.

In 3 years Tinubu hasn't visited the United States of America, seeking support and collaboration from the most powerful nation on earth.

In 3 years Tinubu hasn't attended the United Nations General Assembly, as the leader of the most populated black nation in the world, to cavass his position on global issues.

Tinubu is dead scared. He doesn't know what to do before a global and virulent press.

Each time I see him on the television, I see a miniature version of the satirical Television PAPA AJASCO.

Just this morning I heard a bag of cement is now 13k which is about 16% of the minimum wage.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a clown that was crowned King and made Nigeria into a joke!

Kini gbigbo eleyi bayi?

Accidentally bombing innocent people? What is bombing activities doing in town? Why not sambisa, Kogi, kwara etc forest?

O ga ou. Eyes go clear.

I feel bad to the fact that news like this..... Bombing, kidnapping, massacre etc doesn't look strange again. As a fact, it's now a norm in the Nigerian day to day news.

You mean, the govt arm of Boko Haram just struck unarmed traders?

This is barbaric operations
Unprofessionalism

Gbadugbakun:
The Nigerian military is a disgrace

Nigeria millitary is not disgrace, majority of Northerners are supporting Boko haram actions either directly or indirectly

Magabush1:
What kind of news is this. Accidentally killing innocent people by the military isn't what Nigeria needs now. What's up with the united states drones and intelligence. Since the united states came , we have seen more aggression from this infidels than before. We really need serious help to overcome this banditry and insurgency

The level of entitlement and hypocrisy in this post.

Because of your support for Tinubu, you overlooked your own President, DSS, army and others whose job it is to fight insecurity, and went straight to blaming the U.S.

This why war against terrorism ca ever be won. You all suddenly are insulting the military cos the strike was by nigeria Airforce but if it was from America you will all shout they might be terriost. One thing is even if they were terriost the north will say they are people cos alot of them support what's going on. If some of u could defend the killing of children and say USA should drop bombs on those making shield around infrastructure in Iran and can insult nigeria for clearing terriost tagged traders then we have a long way to go.

May be the airforce guys are having eye problems.

Everything it must be accidental bombing.

Don't they see?