Governor Zulum Supports Airforce Raid, Reveals Jilli Market Has Been Shut Down Since 2018

Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has issued a stern warning to residents, cautioning them against providing any form of assistance to Boko Haram insurgents, whether by aiding, harbouring, or offering logistical support.

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This warning comes on the heels of a recent military operation conducted by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai in the Jilli area of Gubio Local Government Area on April 11, 2026.

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Jilli, a border community situated between Gubio LGA in Borno State and Geidam LGA in Yobe State, has been pinpointed as a crucial location in the ongoing counter-insurgency efforts due to its strategic significance.

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A statement released by the governor's Special Adviser on Media, Dauda Iliya, quoted Governor Zulum as describing Jilli Market as a notorious hotspot allegedly utilized by insurgents and their logistics suppliers.

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According to Governor Zulum, he has been fully briefed on the airstrike carried out by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai on Jilli Market, a border town between Borno and Yobe states, and he emphasized that the Borno State Government had closed Jilli and Gazabure markets five years ago.

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The governor is currently in close consultation with the Yobe State Government and the military hierarchy regarding the recent development, as part of efforts to address the situation.

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Governor Zulum explained that his administration maintains close coordination with the military and other security agencies before resettling communities or reopening markets, particularly in areas affected by insurgency, to ensure a thorough and secure process.

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The governor reaffirmed his administration's commitment to safeguarding law-abiding citizens and sustaining joint efforts with security agencies to restore lasting peace and stability across the state.

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Furthermore, Governor Zulum urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible intelligence to support the ongoing military operations against the insurgents.