Incident Details

Airstrikes conducted by the Nigerian military on April 11 have resulted in an estimated 200 civilian deaths. The Nigerian Air Force launched an investigation with the military confirming that it had targeted a location in Jilli “long identified as a major terrorist movement corridor”. The strike was conducted in response to a raid on a Nigerian army base by  Islamist militants in which a commander and 6 soldiers were killed. 

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers are advised to evacuate from the Jilli region as soon as possible. Travelers should listen to all authority directives and monitor the US embassy page in Nigeria for updates.