Friday, December 26, 2025 - Nigerian government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has confirmed the military air strikes carried out by the US government on terrorists in north west Nigeria on Thursday.
In a press release, the government confirmed its structured
security cooperation and intelligence collaboration with the United States.
It said the air strikes on terrorists in the north west was
precise, targeting the hideouts of the criminals.
The government warned that there will no longer be a place
for violent extremists and terrorists in any region of the country, as their
activities remain an affront to the country’s values.
“Cooperation between Nigeria and the US has led to precision
hits on terrorist targets in Nigeria by air strikes in the North West,” the
statement partly read.
“This cooperation includes the exchange of intelligence,
strategic coordination, and other forms of support consistent with
international law, mutual respect for sovereignty, and shared commitments to
regional and global security.
“Nigeria reiterates that all counter-terrorism efforts are
guided by the primacy of protecting civilian lives, safeguarding national
unity, and upholding the rights and dignity of all citizens, irrespective of
faith or ethnicity.
“Terrorist violence in any form whether directed at
Christians, Muslims, or other communities remains an affront to Nigeria’s
values and to international peace and security.
“The Federal Government continues to work closely with its
partners through established diplomatic and security channels to weaken
terrorist networks, disrupt their financing and logistics, and prevent
cross-border threats, while strengthening Nigeria’s own security institutions
and intelligence capabilities.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to engage
relevant partners and keep the public informed through appropriate official
channels.”
President of the United States of America, Donald Trump had
on Thursday night announced that his country carried out a successful military
strikes, which he called deadly, in Nigeria’s north west.
The US’ department of war also confirmed the strikes,
suggesting that the terrorists failed to heed previous warnings to stop killing
innocent Christians and displacing from their homes.
The US war department also warned that more of such air strikes would follow.
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