U.S Trump confirms Multiple Airstrikes in North-West Nigeria Targeting Terror Cells
The United States has confirmed carrying out a military airstrike against Islamic State (ISIS) targets in Nigeria, following an order by U.S. President Donald Trump. In a statement released on his social media platform, Truth Social, President Trump said U.S. forces conducted what he described as “powerful and deadly” strikes on ISIS elements operating in northwest Nigeria. According to him, the operation was aimed at degrading the group’s capacity after repeated attacks on civilians in the region. Trump stated that the strike was carried out on Christmas Day and authorised directly by him as Commander-in-Chief. He accused ISIS militants of targeting innocent civilians, particularly Christians, and warned that further violence would attract stronger responses. While confirming the operation, U.S. officials have not released detailed information on the specific locations targeted or casualty figures. The U.S. military also said the action was part of broader efforts to counter terrorist threats and prevent extremist groups from gaining ground in West Africa. Reports indicate that the strike was carried out in coordination with Nigerian authorities, marking a notable escalation in U.S. military involvement against extremist groups operating within Nigeria. Nigerian authorities are yet to issue an official statement detailing the impact of the strike, as investigations and assessments continue.
