According to a report by Punch on Sunday, April 12, 2026, survivors of the recent military airstrike that affected Jilli market in Borno State have narrated their experiences, insisting that they were legitimate animal traders conducting their normal business activities when the incident occurred.
The affected individuals described the event as sudden and distressing, noting that the market had been operating as usual before the sound of aircraft and explosions disrupted activities.
The incident reportedly took place in a busy weekly trading centre located along the border area between Borno and Yobe states, a region known for commercial exchanges among rural communities...Read The Complete; Full Original Here.