US TOMAHAWK MISSILE FOUND IN NIGER STATE: “DEVICE UNDER SECURITY INVESTIGATION”
GREATRIBUNTVNEWS–A United States Tomahawk missile has been discovered in the Zugurma area of Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State, sparking concerns about safety and security
KEY DEVELOPMENTS:
– Discovery : Locals in Zugurma found the suspected Tomahawk missile warhead in a bush, believed to be among missiles fired by the US in recent airstrikes against terrorists in Sokoto.
– Security Response : Police operatives cordoned off the area, and the EOD-CBRN unit was deployed for investigation and recovery.
– Investigation : “The item is under investigation, and further developments will be made public,” said SP Wasiu Abiodun, Niger State Police Public Relations Officer.
QUOTES:
– “On 5th Jan, 2026 at about 2pm, a report received from Zugurma area of Mashegu LGA indicated that some locals in the community sighted an object suspected to be a missile in the bush” – SP Wasiu Abiodun
– “The Police operatives attached to Ibbi Div moved to the scene, cordoned and secured the missile, while the EOD-CBRN unit of the Command was deployed to the scene for investigation, assessment and recovery” – SP Wasiu Abiodun
“The item is under investigation and further development will be made public.”
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