‘Jilli airstrike a devastating failure’ — Atiku condemns bombing of traders

Author: Akinbayo WahabPublished on: April 12, 2026Country: Nigeria
Politics
‘Jilli airstrike a devastating failure’ — Atiku condemns bombing of traders

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar condemned the Nigerian Air Force airstrike on a market along the Borno-Yobe border, calling the incident a 'devastating failure'. At least 56 people, mostly traders, are feared dead, with 14 others hospitalized. Atiku expressed outrage over the loss of civilian lives and called for a comprehensive review of military operations to prevent such tragedies in the future.

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