₦airaland Forum

THAT AIRSTRIKE AT JILLI MARKET: A NECESSARY BLOW AGAINST A TERRORIST HUB


I have followed with serious concern reports of the airstrike at Jilli Market along the Borno–Yobe border, where over fifty persons lost their lives, and many others were injured. Any loss of innocent life is deeply unfortunate and painful. However, I must state clearly that I commend the Nigerian Air Force and the intelligence community for the courage and professionalism displayed in this operation.

The strike was a targeted military action based on credible intelligence that Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists were using the weekly market at Jilli to collect illegal levies, procure supplies, and plan further attacks. The public should understand the history ofJilli Market. It has long been a notorious terrorist logistics hub.

The Nigerian Army repeatedly raided and shut it down. In 2018, during Operation LAST HOLD, our troops occupied the area and engaged in multiple clashes with insurgents. Despite several closures, the terrorists continued to operate the market with the cooperation of some individuals who patronised and supplied them. It is deeply regrettable that innocent lives may have been caught in the strike, but the sole responsibility rests with the terrorists who deliberately embed themselves within civilian spaces as human shields.

No military wishes to harm civilians, but when a market is dominated by terrorist logistics and warnings have been ignored for years, the military has a duty to act. I appeal to the people of Geidam, Gubio, Damasak, and Ngamdu to cooperate with the military. Stop patronising or supplying goods to any market where terrorists establish or frequent. Communities that continue to trade with insurgents will inevitably find themselves in harm’s way.

The armed forces deserve our support. They acted on solid intelligence and struck a legitimate target. While we mourn innocent lives lost, we must not weaken our resolve against an enemy that shows no mercy. Victory is certain with continued military action and civilian cooperation. May the souls of the departed innocent rest in peace, and may the injured recover swiftly.

Ambassador Lt Gen Tukur Buratai Rtd CFR
Former Chief of Army Staff, Nigeria
Sunday, 12th April 2026

If the Former COAS who hails from Borno state and has first hand knowledge of the happenings in the theater of operation can hail the NAF strike, who are we to condemn our hard working troops for bombing those bastards now tagged "innocent civilians"

Most of the people killed are either working in collusion with the terrorists or are terrorists garbed in mufti to deceive the unsuspecting and gullible.

The only repentant terrorist is a dead one.

This one is for O.O Braimoh

Bravo boys!

(Willing... Able... Ready = WAR)

I as much as citizens harbour and protect these terrorist elements,,such an attack won't be far fetched.BHT and folks alike are found of using human shield to deter military actions against them.The attack was carried out after credible intelligence.So the citizens need to support the efforts of the armed forces to eliminate these MF.May Nigeria prevail

Useless PR to back an erroneous strike…

The strike is inevitable because many people profits from terrorism directly or indirectly if not why will some certain individuals pratonize and prioritize a well known criminal hideout that has been raided multiple times? It means they are complicit to the atrocities of this vicious elements! For me bravo to our armed forces who works tirelessly and meticulously to see that we have a safe corridor of peace. For me any maximalist approach that will schedule these nefarious people to hell is welcome.

Most of the airs force attack always carried out on Sunday in other not have plenty civilian casualty.

If terrorists collect illegal levies from traders in the market, why not track the terrorists to their base and bomb them there. Abi terrorists deny hide for hole

But you are also a nigeria , you should lead the trace since you have beta ideas than the army.

nedu666:
If terrorists collect illegal levies from traders in the market, why not track the terrorists to their base and bomb them there. Abi terrorists deny hide for hole

This terrorist needs to be tracked to their den

Ayo8:
Useless PR to back an erroneous strike…

Obviously you are one of them, if not u wouldnt be saying this. You are happy when terrorist strike but sad when our gallant military office over power them. God will expose u guys one by one

Ballmer:
But you are also a nigeria , you should lead the trace since you have beta ideas than the army.

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Some responses just make me wonder why various part of the country were united as one?
It's best every region manage themselves the way they please.
Politics and religion reduces IQ.

Omoboricash:
Obviously you are one of them, if not u wouldnt be saying this. You are happy when terrorist strike but sad when our gallant military office over power them. God will expose u guys one by one

What is this one saying...?? Glorifying incompetence by the armed forces who are supposed to protect innocent lives...? what sane country carryout an airstrike at a market place? Tell me...

How come they never got intels of terrorist gathering during the eid-prayer session to make the airstrike...??
You see no fault in calling them prodigal sons when theyre caught alive but also carryout an airstrike in a marketplace killing innocent women and children...

Ayo8:
Useless PR to back an erroneous strike…

Erroneous strike
What would you have them do??
Watch terrorist converge,map out plans,procure arms and do nothing about it

I really hope Nigeria can become a safe place again. Where you can travel without fear

I refuse to believe you people supporting this are normal human beings