A new report has sparked controversy after alleging that recent United States airstrikes linked to Nigeria were influenced by intelligence reports traced to an Onitsha-based screwdriver trader. The claim has generated wide reactions, with many questioning how local, informal sources could be connected to international military operations.

According to the report, the trader allegedly provided information that was later escalated through intelligence channels. While details remain unclear, the story suggests that grassroots-level reports may sometimes feed into larger security assessments, especially in regions facing persistent security challenges.

Security analysts, however, have urged caution, noting that modern military operations rely on multiple layers of intelligence verification. They argue that no single report, especially from a civilian source, would directly result in airstrikes without extensive cross-checking and confirmation from advanced surveillance and intelligence systems.

As of now, neither Nigerian authorities nor the United States government has officially confirmed the claim. The development has nonetheless reopened discussions about intelligence gathering, misinformation risks, and the complex processes behind international military decisions involving Nigeria’s security situation.