Zulum warns residents against aiding Boko Haram insurgents

By Ndahi Marama | Maiduguri

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has warned residents against aiding, harbouring, or providing logistical support to Boko Haram insurgents.

The warning follows recent military operations carried out 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, Governor 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 he is in close consultation with the Yobe State Government and the military hierarchy over the development.

Zulum explained that the state government maintains close coordination with the military and other security agencies before resettling communities or reopening markets, particularly in areas affected by insurgency.

He reiterated his administration’s commitment to protecting law-abiding citizens and sustaining joint efforts with security agencies to restore lasting peace and stability across the state.

The governor also urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible intelligence to support ongoing military operations.