Hotel staff injured after debris from US airstrike lands in Kwara
Three workers at a hotel in Offa, Kwara State, were injured when debris from a US military strike targeting militants in Sokoto State landed on the premises. The owner of Solid Worth Hotel, Taofeek Bello, reported that the incident caused damage to the building and left three staff hospitalised, though no guests were harmed. The federal government and police confirmed the incident but stated there were no civilian casualties. Security forces collected debris from the site as investigations continue.
What happened
- Taofeek Bello, owner of Solid Worth Hotel in Offa, said a missile landed in his hotel, injuring three workers and causing some damage.
- One worker suffered a traumatic injury and was taken to a psychiatric hospital; another had a severe head injury, and the third was injured in the legs and lap.
- The federal government acknowledged debris fell in Offa but said there were no civilian casualties.
- Only two rooms were occupied at the time, and no guests were injured.
- Kwara State police said investigations are ongoing, and security forces collected debris from the scene.
