US EditionNigeria: Anxiety As U.S. Vows More Airstrikes On Terrorists' Camps in Nigeria
The US and Nigeria targeted ISIS camps in Sokoto with precision airstrikes beginning Dec 25 to halt killings, especially of Christians, with more strikes planned, officials said.
- On December 25, 2025, US‑AFRICOM confirmed strikes in Sokoto State, with Nigeria backing the operation as a collaborative effort, including 'precision hits on terrorist targets in Nigeria by air strikes in the North West'.
- US defence officials said the strikes aim to halt attacks on Christians and degrade ISIS, with Pete Hegseth warning of more strikes, while Yusuf Tuggar said, 'We have been working closely with the Americans'.
- The Defence Headquarters said the operation had federal approval as Major General Samaila Uba stated, "The strike followed credible intelligence and careful operational planning aimed at degrading the capability of the targeted elements while minimising collateral damage."
- The opposition Peoples Democratic Party criticised the Federal Government's passive response, urging joint operations, while Deacon Nick Donnelly called for Gumi's arrest for crimes against humanity.
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