Abduljelil IssaAuthorities in Sokoto State have confirmed that no casualties were recorded after a US airstrike carried out in Jabo, Tambuwal Local Government Area.
The police area commander in charge of Tambuwal LGA, Muhammed Augie, was at the location of the incident but declined to make direct comments on the airstrike.
He, however, advised the traditional ruler of Jabo, Alhaji Abubakar Jabo, to caution residents against approaching the site or touching fragments and debris from the explosion.
Reports suggest that a number of fragments were picked up by local residents, many of whom are facing hardship due to poverty and the prevailing economic challenges in the state.
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Hassan Jatau, the Commandant of Base 15 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) in Sokoto, who secured the area, emphasized the need for public awareness to avoid harm from unexploded devices. He said, “We were very lucky there is no casualty, and no one was hurt as a result of the bombing episode.”
As at the time of filing this report, the Sokoto State Government had yet to release an official statement on the incident. However, the Deputy Governor, Engineer Idris Mohammed Gobir, was reportedly scheduled to visit the area and address the situation.
The airstrike was said not to have affected nearby residential buildings, although security agencies continue to observe the area to guarantee the safety of residents.
Both the police and the military have appealed to the public to remain vigilant and adhere strictly to safety guidelines to avoid injuries from bomb fragments or possible secondary explosions.