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The Digest:

The Chairman of Tangaza Local Government in Sokoto State, Isa Salihu, has confirmed that a recent US airstrike targeted a key terrorist transit route along the Nigeria-Niger border, likely causing significant insurgent casualties.

Key Points:
  • Salihu identified the struck area as a primary route for terrorists entering from Niger.
  • He confirmed the presence of terrorist camps in the dense forests near the border.
  • Casualty figures remain unconfirmed, pending a formal security assessment.
  • The official expressed hope for the operation's success but cautioned on civilian harm.
  • Residents in Tangaza and Tambuwal LGAs reported explosions and widespread panic.
  • A viral video from the Jabo community shows locals recovering debris from a blast site.
  • The operation reportedly involved Tomahawk missiles launched from the Gulf of Guinea.
The strike underscores a targeted effort to disrupt cross-border terrorist logistics in a region long plagued by insurgent activity.

Sources: Premium Times, Vanguard