The Nigerian government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has confirmed that United States military airstrikes were carried out against terrorist groups in northwest Nigeria on Thursday.
In an official press release, the government affirmed its ongoing structured security cooperation and intelligence collaboration with the United States, describing the operation as a coordinated effort to combat violent extremism.
According to the statement, the airstrikes were precise and focused on targeting terrorist hideouts in the region.
The government emphasized that violent extremists and terrorists would no longer find safe haven in any part of the country, noting that such acts remain a direct affront to Nigeria’s core 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.”
Earlier on Thursday night, US President Donald Trump announced that the United States had carried out what he described as successful and deadly military strikes on terrorist targets in northwest Nigeria.
The US Department of War also confirmed the operation, indicating that the strikes followed warnings issued to the terrorists to stop killing innocent Christians and forcibly displacing people from their homes.
The department further warned that additional airstrikes could follow if terrorist activities persist.
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