The Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, has defended the Nigerian military following the controversial airstrike on Jilli village market near the Borno–Yobe border, stating that anyone doing business with terrorists constitutes a legitimate military target. The broadcaster had written, “For once, look at this image again. Does this look like…
Former Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has expressed concern over reports of civilian casualties following a military airstrike on a market along the Borno–Yobe border. Lawan, who represents Yobe North Senatorial District, said the incident, which targeted suspected Boko Haram insurgents, reportedly resulted in heavy civilian losses. In a statement issued on Monday, the lawmaker said…
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has killed a high-ranking Islamic State Wet Africa (ISWAP) commander, Bashir Dauda in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State. The airstrike by NAF also led to the death of 50 fighters while destroying ISWAP supply depot in the Jubularam enclave, which were filled with a substantial of food and…