…The explosion caused panic, but thankfully it did not fall among people,” the source said.
SOKOTO, NIGERIA- The iNews Times | Explosion in Jabo village, Tambuwal LGA, Sokoto State, sparked panic on Christmas Day night, with the device suspected to be an explosive.
Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred suddenly, with the object allegedly landing in the community. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, as the device did not detonate near any residents.
A local resident, who confirmed the occurrence, said the sudden blast sparked fear among villagers, who initially thought it was an attack. “It happened suddenly at night. The explosion caused panic, but thankfully it did not fall among people,” the source said.
Security agencies have been alerted, and investigations are ongoing to determine the origin and nature of the explosion. Authorities have yet to confirm whether the object was indeed an explosive or how it ended up in the community.
Residents have been advised to remain calm and cooperate with security personnel as efforts continue to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Tambuwal LGA has generally been peaceful in recent times, making the explosion particularly alarming. Locals are calling for increased surveillance and a stronger security presence in rural areas.
As of the filing of this report, no official statement had been released by security agencies. However, there is speculation that the incident may be connected to recent remarks by US President Donald Trump regarding military operations targeting terrorist groups in North West Nigeria.
