The United States military on Christmas Day carried out airstrikes against terrorist targets in Northern Nigeria, following earlier threats issued by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
The strikes reportedly targeted suspected terrorist enclaves operating in parts of Northern Nigeria and resulted in the deaths of several terrorise. Details of the operation, including the exact locations and casualty figures, were not immediately disclosed by U.S. authorities.
In a statement released from Washington, Trump said the military action was in response to recent attacks attributed to terrorist groups in the northern region, particularly those targeting civilians. He described the operation as decisive and warned that the United States would not tolerate continued violence against innocent people, particularly Christians.
Security analysts say the action marks a significant escalation in international counter-terrorism efforts in Nigeria, where armed extremist groups have remained active despite ongoing military operations by Nigerian security forces.
While the Nigerian government has previously collaborated with international partners on intelligence sharing and counter-terrorism initiatives, officials in Abuja were yet to issue a formal response to the Christmas Day strikes as of press time.
The airstrikes come amid growing global concern over the expansion of terrorist networks across West Africa. Observers say further diplomatic and military engagements between Nigeria and its allies are expected in the coming days as the situation continues to unfold.
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