Defence Headquarters Warns Against Handling Unexploded Ordnance After US Airstrike

The Defence Headquarters issued a warning after a US-led airstrike in Sokoto State against handling unexploded ordnance. Debris from the strike fell in Kwara State, prompting concerns of potential explosions.

The Special Ordinance Unit of the Nigerian Armed Forces deployed to recover remnants and urged residents to avoid scavenging for fragments. This comes after reports of an undetonated explosive device found in Offa, Kwara State, leading to heightened security measures.