Nigerian Police Withhold Details of US Airstrike in Sokoto State for Security Reasons
The Nigerian Police Force has refrained from disclosing specific details regarding a recent US airstrike in Sokoto State targeting terrorists, citing security concerns. The strike, authorized by US President Bola Tinubu, was announced via social media and aimed at combating terrorism in the region.
Nigerian authorities, including Yusuf Tuggar from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasized that the operation was not religiously motivated but part of broader counter-terrorism efforts. Despite public interest, security agencies maintain secrecy to avoid compromising ongoing counter-terrorism operations.
Reports suggest that over 200 fighters went missing following the strike, believed to have been carried out in collaboration with Nigerian forces using Tomahawk missiles.
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