Former United States President Donald Trump has announced that U.S. forces carried out military strikes against ISIS-affiliated militants in northwest Nigeria.
In a post on his Truth Social account on Friday night, Trump said he ordered what he described as a “powerful and deadly strike” targeting terrorists accused of attacking civilians in the region.
Trump claimed the militants had been responsible for killings, particularly of Christian communities in northern Nigeria, and said he had earlier warned that continued violence would trigger military action. His remarks followed reports of heightened concern in Nigeria and diplomatic engagements between Nigerian authorities and U.S. officials after earlier threats of possible intervention.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump wrote. He added that the operation was carried out by the U.S. military, which he praised for executing what he called precise strikes.
Trump also reiterated his stance against extremist groups, stating that his administration would not allow what he described as radical Islamic terrorism to thrive. He concluded his statement by commending the U.S. military and extending Christmas greetings.
There has been no immediate official confirmation from Nigerian authorities or independent sources regarding the reported strikes or their impact as of the time of this report.
Confirming the strike, the Nigerian government wrote: “Cooperation between Nigeria and the US has led to precision hits on terrorist targets in Nigeria by air strikes in the Northwest.”
