Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has cautioned residents of Borno State against aiding, harbouring, or providing logistical support to insurgents linked to Boko Haram.
The warning follows recent military operations by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai in the Jilli area of Gubio Local Government Area on April 11, 2026.
Jilli, a border community between Gubio LGA in Borno State and Geidam LGA in Yobe State, has been identified as a strategic location in ongoing counter-insurgency efforts.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Dauda Iliya, Zulum described Jilli Market as a notorious hub allegedly used by insurgents and their logistics suppliers.
“I have been properly briefed on the airstrike carried out by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai on Jilli Market, a border town between Borno and Yobe states. Let me state categorically that the Borno State Government closed Jilli and Gazabure markets five years ago,” the governor said.
He added that the state government is in close consultation with the Yobe State Government and military authorities over the development.
Zulum explained that his administration maintains strong coordination with security agencies before resettling communities or reopening markets, particularly in insurgency-affected areas.
The governor reiterated his commitment to protecting law-abiding citizens and sustaining joint efforts with security agencies to restore lasting peace and stability across the state.
He also urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible intelligence to support ongoing military operations.
