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The Digest:

Two objects believed to be explosives landed in Offa, Kwara State, on Thursday night after residents reported hearing a loud thud, though neither object detonated.

Key Points:
  • The objects hit the Eid ground and the Solid Worth Hotel in Ijagbo, Offa.
  • The Offa Local Government Chairperson confirmed the incident and urged calm.
  • No casualties or significant damage have been reported.
  • The incident follows US airstrikes on ISIS targets in Sokoto State earlier the same day.
  • While Kwara and Sokoto are not neighboring states, public speculation has arisen about a possible link.
  • A security analyst suggested a Tomahawk missile could have malfunctioned and strayed.
  • Officials have not established any connection between the objects and the US military operation.
This event amplifies anxiety in a state where some communities have faced terrorist attacks, reminding residents that instability can echo far beyond recognized conflict zones. Rooted in the Storm.

Sources: Premium Times