The Sokoto State Government has confirmed that a joint airstrike was carried out yesterday by the Nigerian military in collaboration with the United States Government on terrorist targets in Tangaza Local Government Area, without recording any civilian casualties.
The Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Sokoto, Abubakar Bawa, confirmed this in a statement made available to journalists in Sokoto.
According to the statement, the impact of the operation could not be immediately determined, as assessment by the joint military operations team is still ongoing.
The statement further explained that the circumstances surrounding objects discovered at a location near Jabo Town in Tambuwal Local Government Area could not also be immediately clarified, as the outcome of analysis by the Nigeria–US military authorities is still being awaited.
It, however, stressed that no civilian casualties were recorded in Jabo as well.
“Sokoto State welcomes any collaboration between Nigeria and all relevant global stakeholders aimed at curbing the menace of terrorism and cross-border crimes in the state.
“The ongoing operations are geared towards securing the state and ensuring the protection of the lives and property of the citizenry,” the statement said.
It noted that over the past two years, the Sokoto State Government has consistently supported security agencies in the fight against banditry and terrorism by providing necessary equipment to enhance safety across the state.
The state government therefore called on residents of the affected areas to continue to cooperate with both the Federal and State Governments by providing useful information to security agencies in order to sustain ongoing efforts to restore lasting peace and security.
The statement further urged residents to continue praying to Almighty Allah to assist the security agencies in defeating criminal elements in the state and the country at large.
