Africa-Press – Nigeria. Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has warned residents against aiding or providing any form of support to insurgents.
The warning comes amid reports of an alleged accidental bombing in Jilli on Saturday, a community located between Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State and Geidam in Yobe State.
In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media, Dauda Iliya, the governor said he had been fully briefed on the military operation carried out by the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI.
“I have been properly briefed on the airstrike carried out on Jilli market, a border town between Borno and Yobe states,” Zulum said.
Addressing the controversy, the governor stressed that the area had long been under restriction due to security concerns.
“Let me state categorically that the Borno State Government closed Jilli and Gazabure markets five years ago,” he added.
Zulum described Jilli market as a location that had allegedly been used by insurgents and their logistics suppliers.
He warned residents to avoid any dealings that could aid criminal groups.
He said the government is working closely with security agencies and the Yobe State Government to fully understand the situation.
“I am in close consultation with the Government of Yobe State and the military hierarchy on the matter,” he said.
The governor explained that authorities usually coordinate with security agencies before reopening communities or markets affected by insurgency.
He also urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security forces by sharing useful information.
“Residents must not aid, harbour, or provide logistics support to insurgents,” Zulum warned.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting civilians while supporting ongoing military efforts to restore peace in the state.
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