US Launches Strikes Against ISIS in Nigeria Amid Rising Violence

US Military Action Against ISIS in Nigeria

On Thursday, the United States conducted military strikes targeting the Islamic State in Nigeria, as announced by President Donald Trump.

These significant strikes in northwestern Nigeria were aimed at terrorists responsible for the brutal killings of innocent Christians, a situation described by Trump as unprecedented in recent history.

Trump emphasized that he had previously warned the terror group that failure to cease their attacks would result in severe consequences, stating that the recent actions were a response to their ongoing violence.

The Department of War executed multiple strikes, with Trump asserting that the US is committed to preventing the spread of radical Islamic terrorism.

According to the US Africa Command, the operations in Sokoto state were coordinated with Nigerian authorities, and they reported the elimination of several ISIS militants at a terror camp, although specific details were withheld for security reasons.

Earlier, on November 2, Trump indicated the possibility of deploying US troops or conducting air strikes in Nigeria to address the alarming rate of violence against Christians.

In addition to Nigeria, neighboring countries such as Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Mali, and Niger have been grappling with an Islamist insurgency led by groups like Boko Haram and ISIS for over a decade.

The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted ongoing security collaborations with international partners, including the US, to combat terrorism and violent extremism.

This partnership involves intelligence sharing, strategic coordination, and various forms of support, all while respecting international law and national sovereignty, as stated by the ministry.

Abuja reiterated that its counter-terrorism efforts are focused on protecting civilian lives, maintaining national unity, and respecting the rights and dignity of all citizens, regardless of their faith or ethnicity.