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Story summary
- On December 25, U.S. forces conducted airstrikes in Sokoto, Nigeria, targeting Islamic State-linked camps at the Nigerian government's request.
- The operation involved 16 GPS-guided munitions dropped from MQ-9 Reaper drones.
- After the strikes, residents scavenged debris.
- Specialized ordnance units were deployed to recover remnants and mitigate risks.
- Nigerian officials, including Onoja, urged locals to return hazardous materials.
