Asari Dokubo, a former Niger Delta militant leader, has questioned the effectiveness of the US airstrikes in Sokoto State, claiming they didn’t harm any bandits or terrorists.
He alleged the missiles were dropped on vacant land, putting innocent lives at risk, and suggests the operation was staged, involving drones rather than decisive air power.
Dokubo in a statement on X, challenged the Nigerian government to provide evidence of at least one terrorist killed in the operation.
He emphasized Nigeria’s sovereignty, arguing that the US can’t deploy ground troops without collaboration.
He also expressed no fear of US President Donald Trump.
He said: “The US army strike in Sokoto did not harm any bandits. They only dropped bombs in an open field, endangering the lives of innocent people. Do you think I’m afraid of President Donald Trump?
The US military’s Africa Command reported the strike was carried out in coordination with Nigerian authorities, targeting ISIS militants.
However, the effectiveness of such strikes in hindering Islamist militants is unclear, according to security experts.