Fani-Kayode dismisses report on Sokoto airstrike intelligence

Former Nigerian Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has rejected claims that the United States based a Sokoto airstrike on information from an Onitsha trader. He described the report as unfounded.

Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation and current ambassadorial designate, has publicly dismissed a circulating report. The report suggested that the US relied on intelligence provided by a trader based in Onitsha for an airstrike in Sokoto. Fani-Kayode stated that this claim lacks basis and is not accurate.

This denial comes amid discussions on international involvement in Nigerian security operations. The incident highlights ongoing debates about the sources of intelligence in military actions within the country. No further details on the airstrike itself were provided in the statements.

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Illustration of US airstrikes hitting terrorist camps in Nigeria's Sokoto State, with jets over exploding savanna landscape.
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US airstrikes hit terrorist camps in Sokoto's Tangaza LGA

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The United States conducted airstrikes on suspected terrorist camps in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State on December 25, 2025, prompting mixed reactions from Nigerian officials and groups.

Mazan garin Sokoto sun ji tsoro bayan harin jiragen sama na Amurka da aka yi a kan ƙungiyar 'yan ta'adda ta Lakurawa a daren Alhamis. Jami'ai sun tabbatar da amfani da makamai na GPS don kashe 'yan ta'adda. Masu suka sun ce wannan ya nuna gazawar gwamnati wajen kare ƴan ƙasa.

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Boko Haram terrorists have claimed responsibility for an attack on a military base in Ngoshe, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, where they killed soldiers and vowed to establish a caliphate there. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticized the federal government for targeting opposition figures while ignoring ethnic militias. Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, condemned the attack and called for immediate action to prevent further loss of life.

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Kelvin Akene, has instructed Nigerian Air Force personnel to continue relentless operations against bandits.

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US President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Nigeria, prompting swift international responses. Russia is monitoring the situation closely, while the African Union rejects the remarks emphasizing Nigeria's sovereignty. Nigerian Muslim leaders urge diplomatic engagement to ease tensions.

Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle has defended a naval officer involved in a clash with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike over a disputed property. Matawalle criticized Wike's approach to the young officer and claimed he ignored advice from service chiefs. The incident has drawn calls for respect toward armed forces personnel.

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Troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspect alleged to have masterminded a bomb explosion at a mosque in Maiduguri.

 

 

 

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