Nigerian villagers are rattled by US airstrikes that made their homes shake and the sky glow red

Summary

US airstrikes targeted a village in northwestern Nigeria, causing panic among residents unfamiliar with such attacks. The strikes were a joint effort between the US and Nigerian governments against alleged ISIS militants.

Key Points
  • US launched airstrikes on an alleged ISIS camp in Jabo, Sokoto state, Nigeria.
  • The strikes caused panic and fear among the local villagers, who had never experienced such attacks before.
  • Nigerian and US governments are coordinating intelligence and military actions against militant groups in Nigeria.
  • There is limited information released about the targeted militants and the aftermath, increasing local anxiety.
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