Nigerian Villagers Are Rattled by US Airstrikes That Made Their Homes Shake and the Sky Glow Red

JABO, Nigeria (AP) — A U.S. airstrike that targeted an alleged Islamic State camp in Nigeria has caused panic in the village of Jabo. On Thursday, residents witnessed the sky glowing red from the attack. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the strike. The Nigerian government has since confirmed that it cooperated with the U.S government in its strike. Jabo residents were confused and scared. They say the village had never been attacked by armed gangs as part of the violence the U.S. says is widespread, though such attacks regularly occur in neighboring villages. The Nigerian government has not disclosed details about the militants targeted. Locals remain anxious, fearing further attacks and uncertainty.

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