Nigeria

Over 100 Killed in Northeastern Nigeria Airstrike

Was the Nigerian military's Jilli Market strike a catastrophic massacre of innocents or a justified precision hit on a terrorist hub?

Published APR 13

Over 100 Killed in Northeastern Nigeria Airstrike

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Above: Military personnel inspect the scene of the explosion at a mosque in the Gamboru market in Maiduguri on Dec. 25, 2025. Image credit: Audu Marte/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-government narrative

The Jilli strike was a precision operation targeting a verified terrorist logistics hub. Intelligence indicated insurgents were actively using the area, and a captured courier later admitted traveling from Jilli to supply fighters. The Nigerian Air Force has launched an immediate investigation, signaling that accountability mechanisms are already in motion and the incident is being taken seriously.

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Government-critical narrative

The Nigerian military's airstrike on Jilli Market was a catastrophic failure that killed over 200 innocent traders — not militants. The Air Force confirmed strikes in the area but refused to acknowledge hitting a crowded market, which is a damning silence. Civilian lives cannot keep being written off as collateral damage while the military continues to dodge accountability, scrutiny and full responsibility for the incident.

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