U.S. LAUNCHES DEADLY STRIKES ON ISLAMIC STATE TARGETS IN NORTHWEST NIGERIA — TRUMP
United States President Donald Trump has disclosed that U.S. military forces carried out numerous deadly airstrikes against Islamic State (IS) terrorists operating in northwestern Nigeria.
Trump made the announcement on Thursday, saying the strikes were aimed at extremist fighters responsible for repeated attacks and killings, particularly against Christian communities. He warned that further military action would follow if the militants continue their violent activities.
According to the U.S. president, the operation was conducted under his direct authorization as Commander-in-Chief, describing it as a “powerful and decisive” response to terrorism in the region.
U.S. Africa Command later confirmed that American forces executed multiple airstrikes targeting Islamic State elements in parts of northwest Nigeria, reportedly killing several fighters. The command noted that the operation was carried out in coordination with Nigerian security authorities.
Reacting to the development, Nigerian officials acknowledged ongoing security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States in the fight against terrorism, stressing that such efforts are guided by respect for Nigeria’s sovereignty. Authorities also reiterated that insecurity in the country affects communities across religious and ethnic lines.
The strikes come amid renewed global attention on Nigeria’s security challenges, particularly the activities of Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), as well as other armed groups operating across different regions of the country.
Analysts say the U.S. intervention signals growing international concern over the persistence of extremist violence in West Africa, even as debates continue over foreign military involvement and its long-term implications for regional stability.