The Sokoto State Authorities on Friday welcomed the Nigeria–US joint airstrike that focused terrorists in Tangaza Native Authorities Space of the state.

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This was contained in an announcement signed by the Director-Basic, Media and Publicity to the Sokoto State Authorities, Malam Abubakar Bawa, issued to journalists on Friday in Sokoto.

Bawa confirmed that an airstrike had been carried out by the Nigerian Army and the USA Authorities in Tangaza LGA with none civilian casualties.

In line with Bawa, the affect couldn’t be instantly decided as they await the evaluation of the joint operations.

Bawa said that the circumstances of the objects present in a location close to Jabo City, Tambuwal Native Authorities Space, couldn’t be instantly defined, as the end result of the evaluation by the Nigerian and US navy authorities was nonetheless awaited. He careworn that no civilian casualties had been recorded in Jabo City.

Bawa mentioned, “Sokoto State Authorities welcomes any collaboration between Nigeria, and all of the related world stakeholders aimed toward curbing the menace of terrorism and cross-border crimes within the state.

“The continued operations are geared in direction of securing the state and guaranteeing the safety of lives and property of the citizenry.”

The Director-Basic said that over the previous two years, Sokoto State Authorities had persistently supported the safety companies within the struggle towards banditry and terrorism by offering all the mandatory gear to reinforce security throughout the state.

“The state authorities, subsequently, calls on the residents of the affected areas to proceed to cooperate with each the federal and state governments by offering helpful data to the safety companies.

“This can help them to maintain the continuing efforts to revive lasting peace and safety, in addition to to proceed to wish to the Almighty Allah to help our safety companies to defeat criminals within the state and the nation at massive,” Bawa added.