The Digest:
Sokoto State has alerted neighboring regions that Lakurawa terrorists may be on the move after fleeing their camps in Tangaza, which were targeted in last week's U.S. airstrikes.
Key Points:
- Multiple explosive devices have been discovered at the strike site in Jabo, Tambuwal LGA, prompting police to cordon off the area.
- Residents have been warned against scavenging for metal fragments, as unexploded ordnance poses severe danger.
- District heads report locals are collecting debris to sell as scrap, unaware of the lethal risks involved.
- Police explosives experts and the EOD unit have been deployed to secure and investigate the affected zones.
- The Tangaza LGA Chairman confirmed the strike hit terrorist camps and bush paths, causing casualties and injuries.
- Niger Republic security forces patrolling the border reported seeing Lakurawa militants fleeing the area.
- Army Chief Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu urged troops in Sokoto to sustain momentum and "annihilate" remaining terrorists.
Sources: Leadership Newspaper, Vanguard
