United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that the U.S. military carried out Christmas-Day airstrikes against ISIS-linked fighters operating in northwest Nigeria, describing the operation as a direct response to sustained attacks on Christian communities.
In a statement posted on X, Trump said the strikes were ordered by him and executed by U.S. forces, targeting what he called ISIS terrorists responsible for widespread killings in the region. He described the operation as “powerful and deadly,” adding that the action followed earlier warnings issued to the group to halt the violence.
Trump stated that the strikes were carried out with precision, crediting the U.S. military for executing what he termed “numerous perfect strikes.” He framed the operation as part of a broader effort to prevent extremist groups from gaining ground, declaring that under his leadership, the United States would not allow radical terrorism to flourish.
The President also praised the U.S. military and linked the timing of the operation to Christmas, presenting it as a decisive intervention against armed groups targeting civilians, especially Christians.
Security observers note that U.S. military action on Nigerian soil would typically involve coordination with local authorities, and further details are expected as official responses emerge.
