By Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto
The Sokoto State Government has in a statement signed by Abubakar Bawa, the Director General Media and Publicity has confirmed the Thursday airstrike carried out the Nigerian Military and United States Government in Tangaza Local Government Area, Sokoto North Senatorial District, added however that there was no any civilian casualties both in Jabo village Tambuwal Local Government just like that of Tangaza as well.
Bawa, who stressed that the impact could not be immediately determined, as they await assessment of the Joint Operations, also added that the circumstances of the objects found in a location near Jabo Town, Tambuwal Local Government Area, could not also be immediately explained as the outcome of analysis by Nigeria/US Military Authorities is being awaited.
“Sokoto State welcomes any collaboration between Nigeria, and all relevant global stakeholders aimed at curbing the menace of terrorism and cross-border crimes in the State.
“The ongoing operations are geared towards securing the State and ensuring the protection of lives and property of the citizenry.”
While reaffirming that the State Government has over the past two years consistently supported security agencies in the fight against banditry and terrorism by providing necessary equipment to enhance safety across the State, Bawa therefore called on residents of affected areas to continue to cooperate with both the Federal and State Governments by providing useful information to security agencies, in order to sustain ongoing efforts geraed towards restoring lasting peace and security.
The statement further solicited for continued prayers to Almighty Allah to assist our security agencies to defeat criminals in the State and the country at large.
