Sokoto State Government has confirmed that Nigerian and United States forces carried out a joint airstrike on terrorist hideouts in Tangaza Local Government Area, insisting that no civilians were harmed during the operation.
The confirmation was contained in a statement released on Friday by the Director-General of Media and Publicity, Government House, Sokoto, Abubakar Bawa.
According to the statement, the operation, conducted on Wednesday, formed part of ongoing military efforts to dismantle terrorist and bandit networks operating within Sokoto State and along Nigeria’s northwestern borders.
Bawa said assessment of the operation was still ongoing, noting that full impact reports from the Joint Operations Command were being awaited.
He also addressed public anxiety over the discovery of unidentified objects near Jabo town in Tambuwal Local Government Area, explaining that investigations were still in progress.
“The situation surrounding the objects discovered near Jabo town is yet to be fully explained, as analysis by Nigeria–US military authorities is still ongoing,” the statement said.
The government, however, stressed that no civilian casualties were recorded in either Tangaza or Jabo communities.
Reaffirming its support for international security partnerships, the Sokoto State Government described Nigeria’s collaboration with the United States as vital to combating terrorism and cross-border criminal activities.
“Sokoto State welcomes cooperation between Nigeria and relevant global partners in addressing the challenges of terrorism and trans-border crimes,” the statement added.
The government said its security strategy prioritises the protection of lives and property, noting that it has consistently supported security agencies with logistics and equipment over the past two years to strengthen operations across the state.
Residents of affected areas were urged to remain calm and continue working with security agencies by providing credible intelligence to support ongoing operations.
The government also appealed to citizens to support federal and state efforts aimed at restoring peace, while calling for prayers for security personnel engaged in the fight against terrorism and banditry.
The airstrike comes amid intensified military operations across Nigeria’s North-West, as security forces increase pressure on armed groups linked to terrorism, banditry and cross-border crimes.
