Fear and confusion in Nigerian village hit in US strike, as locals say no history of ISIS in area

Abuja, Nigeria

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A day after part of a missile fired by the United States hit their village, landing just meters from its only medical facility, the people of Jabo in northwestern Nigeria are in a state of shock and confusion.

Suleiman Kagara, a resident of this quiet and predominantly Muslim farming community in Tambuwal district of Sokoto state, told CNN he heard a loud blast and saw flames as a projectile flew overhead at around 10 p.m. on Thursday.

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/12/26/africa/trump-christmas-strike-jabo-nigeria-latam-intl

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