The Federal Government has revealed that a total of 16 GPS-guided precision munitions were deployed using MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial platforms in a joint Nigeria–United States operation that targeted Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist enclaves in Sokoto State.

The revealed this, noting that during the course of the operation, debris from expended munitions fell in Jabo, Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State, and in Offa, Kwara State, near the premises of a hotel.

He, however, added that “No civilian casualties” were recorded in either location, and relevant authorities promptly secured the affected areas.

Idris added that the strikes, were authorised by President Bola Tinubu.

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