Media Trust Group has issued a full and unreserved apology to its readership and the general public concerning the erroneous use of images on the front page of the Daily Trust newspaper on Monday, April 13, 2026. An internal review confirmed that the photographs featured were actually captured from previous bombing incidents in Borno State.
The organisation admitted that this editorial misstep deviates from the high standards of accuracy and accountability that its audience has come to expect. It was stated that a reporter's error in submitting the pictures led to the misrepresentation, and appropriate disciplinary actions are being implemented to prevent future occurrences.
Media Trust deeply regrets this editorial oversight. Immediate measures have been implemented to reinforce the newspaper's photo verification protocols to ensure such mistakes are not repeated.
While the group conceded that the images were not from the Jilli Market on the Yobe and Borno state border, it stands firm by its reporting that the Nigerian Air Force airstrike on the market on Saturday resulted in the deaths of over 200 civilians, a figure corroborated by numerous accounts from local residents and community leaders.
Media Trust reaffirms its dedication to upholding truthful, sensitive, and ethical journalistic practices. The group expressed gratitude to its readers for their role in holding the publication accountable.
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