Defence Minister Reveals Why No Bodies Were Found After US Airstrikes in Sokoto
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has clarified the circumstances surrounding the absence of physical remains after the recent United States military intervention in Sokoto State.
According to the Minister, the sophisticated nature of the ordnance deployed during the operation explains why no bodies were recovered from the targeted sites.
Speaking during a live appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Thursday, General Musa revealed that the precision strikes utilized high-end military technology that leaves virtually no trace of the targets.
He specifically mentioned the use of Tomahawk missiles, noting that the sheer destructive power of these advanced weapons accounts for the lack of visible evidence on the ground.
“They wouldn’t know, because the way they were neutralised, you wouldn’t see anything. It’s a new kind of weapon that was used, the Tomahawks,” the Defence Minister stated during the interview.
Addressing further inquiries regarding reports that some of the missiles failed to detonate upon impact, General Musa dismissed concerns, attributing such occurrences to deliberate military maneuvers.
He explained that deception and psychological warfare are integral components of modern combat strategy.
According to him, “That is all part of the tactics. In conflict attack, you deceive your enemy. Those are all part of it.”
The Minister emphasized that the operation was not an isolated event but part of a broader, more aggressive security push.
He disclosed that while the U.S. forces were engaging specific targets, the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force were simultaneously conducting large-scale sweeps in other volatile regions.
Moreover, the Minister noted that these synchronized efforts have already led to significant gains since the start of January.
He assured the public that the current administration is committed to sustaining this momentum, hinting at more “big things” to come in the fight against insurgency.
General Musa concluded by urging Nigerians to remain confident in the military’s evolving capabilities and the strengthening of international partnerships aimed at securing the country.
