The Federal Government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has verified that the debris from the Kwara explosion originates from the anti-ISIS attack in Sokoto State that was supported by the United States.
On Christmas night, the explosions caused damage to homes, businesses, and a hotel in areas of Offa close to the E-d prayer site. While investigations into possible ordinance-related explosions are ongoing, security personnel secured the area.
According to sources, at the request of Nigerian authorities, the United States declared military action against militants associated with ISIS in Sokoto, northwest Nigeria.
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The operation came after Trump threatened to militarily engage in Nigeria in remarks he made in November.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said debris from expended munitions used during the operation fell in Offa, Kwara State, and in Jabo, Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Idris revealed this in a statement released on Friday, December 26, 2025, as reported by The Punch.
He clarified that the mission included the use of MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft planes to deploy 16 GPS-guided precision missiles.
“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. No civilian casualties were recorded in either location, and relevant authorities promptly secured the affected areas.”
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He added that it was launched from maritime platforms domiciled in the Gulf of Guinea.
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