Several civilians are feared to have lost their lives after a reported airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force struck a market near the border of Borno and Yobe states.
The incident reportedly took place on Saturday evening at Dilli Market in Yobe State, a bustling commercial hub situated close to Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State.
Confirming the situation, the Public Relations Officer of the Yobe State Police Command, Dungus Abdulkarim, stated that authorities were aware of the development but had not yet determined the number of casualties.
“We are aware of the incident that occurred at Dilli Market along the Borno–Yobe border, and we are currently gathering information on what transpired,” he said.
“At this moment, we do not have confirmed casualty figures, as details are still being verified. Security agencies are on the ground assessing the situation, while efforts are ongoing to ensure proper documentation and response, after which the public will be duly informed with accurate and official updates.”
Dilli Market is known as a key trading center, drawing merchants and buyers from nearby communities such as Giedam in Yobe State, as well as areas like Gubio, the Chibok axis, and Benisheikh in Borno State.
According to local sources, the airstrike happened during a military operation aimed at suspected Boko Haram insurgents believed to be operating in the region.
One source noted that insurgents are known to frequent the market to collect levies from traders and obtain supplies.
Another source in Damaturu suggested that the fighter jet may have been tracking suspected insurgents but failed to hit its intended target.
“At least 10 people were killed, while several others sustained injuries,” the source said, although the figure remains unverified officially.
Emergency responders were reportedly still handling the situation at the time of filing this report, with injured individuals receiving medical attention in facilities located in Giedam and Damaturu.
As of now, the Nigerian Air Force has not released an official statement regarding the incident.
Civilians feared dead as NAF airstrike hits Borno border
Several civilians are feared to have lost their lives after a reported airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force struck a market near the border of Borno and Yobe states.
The incident reportedly took place on Saturday evening at Dilli Market in Yobe State, a bustling commercial hub situated close to Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State.
Confirming the situation, the Public Relations Officer of the Yobe State Police Command, Dungus Abdulkarim, stated that authorities were aware of the development but had not yet determined the number of casualties.
“We are aware of the incident that occurred at Dilli Market along the Borno–Yobe border, and we are currently gathering information on what transpired,” he said.
“At this moment, we do not have confirmed casualty figures, as details are still being verified. Security agencies are on the ground assessing the situation, while efforts are ongoing to ensure proper documentation and response, after which the public will be duly informed with accurate and official updates.”
Dilli Market is known as a key trading center, drawing merchants and buyers from nearby communities such as Giedam in Yobe State, as well as areas like Gubio, the Chibok axis, and Benisheikh in Borno State.
According to local sources, the airstrike happened during a military operation aimed at suspected Boko Haram insurgents believed to be operating in the region.
One source noted that insurgents are known to frequent the market to collect levies from traders and obtain supplies.
Another source in Damaturu suggested that the fighter jet may have been tracking suspected insurgents but failed to hit its intended target.
“At least 10 people were killed, while several others sustained injuries,” the source said, although the figure remains unverified officially.
Emergency responders were reportedly still handling the situation at the time of filing this report, with injured individuals receiving medical attention in facilities located in Giedam and Damaturu.
As of now, the Nigerian Air Force has not released an official statement regarding the incident.
Civilians feared dead as NAF airstrike hits Borno border
Several civilians are feared to have lost their lives after a reported airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force struck a market near the border of Borno and Yobe states.
The incident reportedly took place on Saturday evening at Dilli Market in Yobe State, a bustling commercial hub situated close to Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State.
Confirming the situation, the Public Relations Officer of the Yobe State Police Command, Dungus Abdulkarim, stated that authorities were aware of the development but had not yet determined the number of casualties.
“We are aware of the incident that occurred at Dilli Market along the Borno–Yobe border, and we are currently gathering information on what transpired,” he said.
“At this moment, we do not have confirmed casualty figures, as details are still being verified. Security agencies are on the ground assessing the situation, while efforts are ongoing to ensure proper documentation and response, after which the public will be duly informed with accurate and official updates.”
Dilli Market is known as a key trading center, drawing merchants and buyers from nearby communities such as Giedam in Yobe State, as well as areas like Gubio, the Chibok axis, and Benisheikh in Borno State.
According to local sources, the airstrike happened during a military operation aimed at suspected Boko Haram insurgents believed to be operating in the region.
One source noted that insurgents are known to frequent the market to collect levies from traders and obtain supplies.
Another source in Damaturu suggested that the fighter jet may have been tracking suspected insurgents but failed to hit its intended target.
“At least 10 people were killed, while several others sustained injuries,” the source said, although the figure remains unverified officially.
Emergency responders were reportedly still handling the situation at the time of filing this report, with injured individuals receiving medical attention in facilities located in Giedam and Damaturu.
As of now, the Nigerian Air Force has not released an official statement regarding the incident.
