US President Donald Trump announced that American forces carried out powerful, lethal strikes against ISIS militants in Nigeria, a claim confirmed by the Nigerian Foreign Ministry following night‑time air raids in Sokoto state.
Nigerian Foreign Ministry confirms US strikes
The Nigerian Foreign Ministry reported that US forces conducted air strikes on ISIS militants within Nigerian territory. It stated the operation was performed at the request of Nigerian authorities in Sokoto state and aimed to counter terrorism and extreme violence, resulting in many terrorist casualties.
Nigerian President calls for religious peace
On Christmas, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu urged peaceful relations, especially among people of different religious convictions, pledging to ensure religious freedom and protect Christians, Muslims, and all Nigerians from violence.
Trump claims lethal strikes against ISIS militants
Trump announced on Truth Social that, as commander‑in‑chief, US forces carried out powerful and lethal strikes on ISIS positions in north‑west Nigeria, where the group has allegedly been killing innocent Christians for decades. He warned further murders would come at a high price. Pentagon official Pete Hegseth said the operation is “not over.”
US reconnaissance flights and joint action prospects
Recent reports noted US reconnaissance flights over Nigerian airspace. Trump warned in November that intervention could occur if Christian persecution continued, though no evidence of mass killings was provided. Nigerian officials emphasized that any military action must be joint, noting that religious tolerance prevails, though security threats affect all faith groups.