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SECURITY CHECK: Was an Iranian drone shot down in Sokoto?

Summary by Within Nigeria
A viral claim suggesting that Nigerian troops shot down an Iranian drone in Sokoto state has been proven false. On March 2, a Facebook page named DDL Hausa shared a video purportedly showing a downed drone in a grassy area, claiming it occurred in “Dan Musa village,” later amended to “Dan Isah village” in Sokoto. The post has attracted more than 1,400 likes, 600 comments, and 90 shares. The caption, written in Hausa, reads: “Wani Jirgin Iran Da …
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Within Nigeria broke the news in on Friday, March 27, 2026.
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