Jilli market airstrikes: Army releases video confession of captured Boko Haram suspect
News Jilli market airstrikes: Army releases video confession of captured Boko Haram suspect Published on April 12, 2026 By Vanessa Onah Nigerian Army has released a video showing the confession of a suspected member of Boko Haram, in which he claimed that those present at the Jilli market during a recent airstrike were members of the group allegedly involved in logistics operations. In the footage shared by the Army, the young man is seen being interrogated about the movement patterns and operational activities of his associates. He also spoke about the roles of other suspected members linked to recent attacks. DAILY POST reports that this comes in the wake of a military air operation at Jilli Market, where at least 56 people, mostly traders were reported feared dead following an airstrike along the Borno Yobe border. The incident occurred on Saturday in the border area between Gubio and Geidam. Four fighter jets were reportedly involved in the operation, which was said to have targeted suspected Boko Haram fighters. In response, the Nigerian Air Force stated that the strikes were carried out based on credible intelligence and in coordination with ground forces. Watch the Video Don't Miss Over 60% of Nigerian communities affected by poverty – Mahdi Shehu You may like Brigade commander tasks senior officers on professional growth Nigerian Army neutralizes terrorists, recovers arms in Plateau Army, DSS, others gun down scores as over 300 bandits invade Niger communities Nigerian Army debunks welfare claims by dismissed soldier Army arrests suspects linked to ‘silent killings’ in Plateau Army foils deadly IED attack in Abia forest, uncovers multiple explosives