The Sokoto State government has confirmed that the recent US airstrikes in the state were a joint operation with the Nigerian military, targeting terrorist camps. The government assured that no civilian casualties were recorded in the strikes, which were part of ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and banditry in the region ¹.

The airstrikes, carried out on Christmas Day, were aimed at dismantling terrorist networks operating in Sokoto State and along Nigeria's northwestern borders. The Nigerian government, led by President Bola Tinubu, had given the go-ahead for the operation, which was conducted in collaboration with the US military ² ³.

Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar emphasized that the operation was designed to avoid inflaming religious tensions in the country, stressing that Nigeria is a multi-religious nation working with partners like the US to fight terrorism and protect lives and property ³.