Asari Dokubo Insists US Airstrikes In Sokoto Hit Empty Land, Demands Proof Of Terrorist Casualties

Former Niger Delta militant leader Asari Dokubo has rejected claims that United States airstrikes in Sokoto State killed bandits, describing the operation as ineffective and misleading.

Asari said the strikes achieved nothing, insisting the missiles were dropped on vacant land and did not hit any criminal targets. He alleged that the operation involved only drones and questioned the authenticity of the entire exercise.

In a video shared on X, he challenged the Nigerian government to provide concrete evidence that at least one terrorist was eliminated during the airstrikes. He also maintained that Nigeria’s status as a sovereign nation makes it impossible for US soldiers to be deployed on its territory.

Asari further stated that he is not intimidated by the United States or its president, arguing that the strikes only exposed innocent civilians to danger rather than weakening bandit groups.

“The US army strike in Sokoto did not harm any bandits. They only dropped bombs in an open field, endangering the lives of innocent people. Do you think I’m afraid of President Donald Trump?”