Adamu, who hails from Tambuwal LGA, where Jabu is located, said residents confirmed that there were no casualties or arrests. According to the report, the strike involved more than a dozen Tomahawk cruise missiles fired off a Navy ship in the Gulf of Guinea, hitting insurgents in two ISIS camps in Sokoto State. Sokoto residents recount ‘horrific’ nightMeanwhile, residents of Jabo town and Offa, have recounted the horrifying moments of the explosions. The anti-bomb squad of the Nigeria Police Force, Sokoto State Command, was subsequently deployed in the scene to begin technical investigations. Also reacting, the former Governor of Sokoto State and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, urged residents of the state to remain calm.

Source: Punch December 27, 2025 02:47 UTC