Buratai defends Jilli airstrike, describes market as terrorist logistics hub

Former Chief of Army Staff Tukur Buratai defended the recent airstrike on Jilli Market, calling it a terrorist logistics base. He acknowledged the loss of innocent lives as 'deeply unfortunate' but stated that the operation was based on credible intelligence linking the market to Boko Haram activities. Buratai also warned communities against patronizing markets infiltrated by insurgents.