FG confirms Kwara explosion debris from US-backed anti-ISIS strike in Sokoto

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The Federal Government on Friday confirmed that the object that caused explosions and destruction of properties in Offa, Kwara State, was debris from precision-guided munitions deployed during a joint Nigeria United States military operation against Islamic State terrorists in Sokoto State.

The confirmation followed the anxiety and speculation after explosions rocked parts of Offa on Christmas night, damaging homes, shops and a hotel.

In a statement issued on Friday by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the Federal Government said debris from expended munitions used during the operation fell in Offa, Kwara State, and in Jabo, Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

The statement said the precision strike operations were carried out against two major ISIS terrorist enclaves in the Bauni forest axis of Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, following approval by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.