FIC Report (Sokoto State) – The Sokoto State Government has confirmed that there was an airstrike carried out by the Nigerian and the United States Government in Tangaza Local Government Area which resulted in no civilian casualties.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Director- General, Media and Publicity Government House Sokoto, Abubakar Bawa, who made it available to Journalists in Sokoto on Friday 27th December,2025. Assuring residents that the precision strikes were a welcomed development and urged them to remain calm.
The statement stated that the circumstances of the object found in a location in Jabo town, of Tambuwal Local Government Area, could not be immediately explained as the outcome of the analysis by the Nigerian and US Military Authorities is being awaited. However, it stressed again that no civilian casualties were recorded.
The statement assured residents that the precision strikes were a welcomed development and urged them to remain calm. It also noted that the State Government has consistently backed security agencies by providing necessary equipment to enhance the fight against banditry and terrorism across the state.
The State Government, therefore, called on residents of the affected areas to continue to cooperate with both the Federal and State Government by providing useful information to security agencies to restore lasting peace.
Signed
Sani, Ramatu (Mrs),
Head of Centre,
FIC, Sokoto.
29th/12/2025
