Nigeria's Defence Minister Reveals Reason for US Airstrike in Sokoto

Nigeria's Defence Minister disclosed that the US targeted Sokoto for a military airstrike to halt the escalating threat posed by the group Lakurawa. The Defence Minister emphasized the importance of neutralizing this group to prevent a major insurgency.
The US support includes advanced satellite surveillance for real-time intelligence sharing with Nigerian forces. The collaboration aims to address security threats beyond Nigeria's operational reach.
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