I Got A Call Around A Few Minute Past 10pm That A Bomb Had Been Thrown Into My Shop -Alaba Awodele

According to a report by the Punch on Saturday, December 27, 2025, the United States military strikes in Northern Nigeria have left a trail of fear and material destruction in communities far from the intended terrorist targets. While official reports from military sources indicate no casualties among militants, residents in Offa, Kwara State, are counting severe losses after explosions rocked their neighborhood. The blasts, which occurred hours after coordinated airstrikes in Sokoto State, damaged homes and businesses, leaving victims traumatized and financially ruined.

One of the affected business owners, a furniture maker named Alaba Awodele, described the moment his livelihood was suddenly shattered. He received a panicked call late in the evening informing him of the disaster. Awodele recalled, “I got a call around a few minutes past 10pm that a bomb had been thrown into my shop.” Rushing to the scene, he found his workshop destroyed, with machines and customer orders ruined, encapsulating the abrupt and devastating impact on local entrepreneurs.

Despite the significant property damage and personal injuries reported by residents, Nigerian military officials have stated that the U.S. operations resulted in no terrorist fatalities or arrests. Security analysts have suggested the strikes may represent an initial, symbolic phase of a broader campaign, with more precise drone-led operations expected to follow. The Federal Government has confirmed its coordination with the U.S., framing the action as a sovereign decision in the fight against terrorism.

The incident has, however, exposed a gap between the strategic objectives of the military cooperation and the ground-level reality for civilians. As victims like Awodele grapple with the loss of their businesses and homes, the event has ignited concerns about collateral damage and the broader consequences of foreign military interventions in Nigeria’s domestic security operations. Investigations into the explosions are ongoing, but the human and economic toll is already acutely felt in the affected communities.

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