The Olofa of Offa, Oba Muftahu Gbadamosi, has called for calm among residents after an unidentified object caused an explosion that damaged buildings in the Kwara community, which authorities have linked to debris from the recent US airstrikes in Sokoto.
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An explosion damaged three buildings along the Offa-Ijagbo road on Thursday night.
Five people, including a couple and their daughter, were injured in the incident.
A landlady reported hearing an unusual humming noise before the object struck her property.
Military and anti-bomb units retrieved debris described as a small box, metal rims, and iron pieces.
The Olofa assured residents the community was not a target and described the event as a “stray bullet.”
He urged people to proceed with their end-of-year celebrations without panic.
Nigeria’s Information Minister confirmed the debris originated from the joint Nigeria-US operation against ISIS.
The incident underscores the unintended collateral effects of cross-border military operations, even as authorities work to reassure and secure affected civilian areas.
Sources: Channels Television