The Sokoto State Government has confirmed a joint military operation between Nigerian forces and the US targeted terrorist enclaves in Tangaza Local Government Area.
It said no civilian casualties were recorded, and investigations are ongoing.
The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Director-General of Media and Publicity, Government House, Sokoto, Abubakar Bawa, and made available to journalists in the state capital.
He said the airstrikes were carried out on Wednesday, with security agencies still awaiting detailed assessment reports from the Joint Operations.
“The impact of the airstrike could not be immediately determined as assessment reports from the Joint Operations are still being awaited,” the statement said.
The state government also addressed public concerns surrounding the discovery of suspicious objects near Jabo town in Tambuwal Local Government Area, noting that investigations into the matter remain inconclusive.
“The circumstances surrounding the objects found in a location near Jabo town could not be immediately explained, as the outcome of analysis by Nigeria–US military authorities is being awaited,” Bawa stated.
He stressed that despite ongoing investigations in both Tangaza and Jabo communities, no civilian casualties were recorded in either location.
“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 statement noted.
The government reiterated its commitment to supporting security agencies and appealed to residents to cooperate with investigations
“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 government calls on residents to continue to pray to Almighty Allah to assist our security agencies to defeat criminals in the state and the country at large,” the statement concluded.
The operation is part of efforts to dismantle terrorist and bandit networks in the state.