Nigeria collaborated with US on strikes against ISIS, says FG
The-strike-against-ISIS-in-Nigeria
Posted inMetro News Nigeria

Nigeria collaborated with US on strikes against ISIS, says FG

574Posted inMetro, News, Nigeria3 minutes

The ministry of foreign affairs says Nigeria collaborated with the United States on the strikes against ISIS terrorists in Sokoto.

In a statement signed Friday by Kimiebi Ebienfa, ministry spokesperson, the federal government said the “precision hits” was in keeping with “structured security cooperation with international partners”.

“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,” Ebienfa said.

Last night, US President Donald Trump announced the “powerful and deadly” strikes against the terrorists.

The US Africa Command (AFRICOM) later noted that the strikes were at “the request of Nigerian authorities”.

Ebienfa confirmed casualty figures but he said the data had yet to be made available.

Ebienfa also said more strikes were expected given that “the terrorists continue to pose a threat to the nation’s security”.

The hits come nearly two months after Trump had threatened to go into Nigeria “guns-a-blazing to wipe out the terrorists killing our cherished Christians”, after some US politicians repeatedly claimed that there was a genocide against Christians in the West African nation.

It also comes weeks after flight tracking data showed that the US has been conducting intelligence-gathering flights over large parts of Nigeria since late November.

On November 21, Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser (NSA), met Pete Hegseth, US defence secretary, following Trump’s threat.

After the meeting, Hegseth said his department would work “aggressively” with Nigeria to end the alleged “persecution of Christians by jihadist terrorists”.

Ribadu and Hegseth’s meeting held the same day congress heard allegations of Christian persecution in Nigeria.

Weeks after the hearing, Riley Moore, a congressman, said Nigeria and the US were close to reaching an agreement on a “strategic security framework” aimed at tackling terrorism in the West African country.

Moore spoke after a “fact-finding mission” to Nigeria to examine allegations of a Christian genocide in the country.

The lawmaker did not give details of the security framework.

Hegseth said Christmas Day’s strikes were only the first of many hits.

In a concurring tweet, Moore said: “Do not test President Trump‘s resolved in this matter. Tonight’s strike in coordination with the Nigerian government is just the first step to ending the slaughter of Christians and the security crisis affecting all Nigerians.”

TUGGAR: NIGERIA COMMITTED TO RELIGIOUS HARMONY

In a statement, Yusuf Tuggar, minister of foreign affairs, said Nigeria will continue to strengthen its institutions to protect all religious adherents, ensure social cohesion, and promote harmonious coexistence across the country.

He re-affirmed that the safety, dignity, and rights of Nigerians of all faiths, both at home and in the diaspora, remain a priority of government policy and diplomatic engagement.

“The Nigerian state is founded on the principle of freedom of worship and mutual respect among its people,” a statement by Alkasim Abdulkadir, Tuggar’s spokesperson, quoted the minister as saying.

Tuggar said the government remains resolute in ensuring that no citizen is excluded or marginalised on account of their faith.

Tags:

574 Comments

  2. Renate
    Reply
    October 29, 2026,

    poker bonus bez depozytu

    my web site bezpieczne kasyno online z darmowymi spinami za rejestrację [Renate]

  12. Adrian
    Reply
    October 29, 2026,

    slots no deposit bonus uk, good gambling sites uk and top 10 usa gambling
    sites, or online san manuel casino online gambling (Adrian) bc australia

  16. Rosaline
    Reply
    October 29, 2026,

    best way to win united kingdom roulette, free spins australia and fast payout casino australia, or all australian geoff banks casino
    (Rosaline)
    no deposit bonus codes

  24. Madge
    Reply
    October 29, 2026,

    casino ohne limit prepaid karte

    Also visit my web blog – single deck blackjack online echtgeld (Madge)

  25. Kaylene
    Reply
    October 29, 2026,

    australian real money pokies online, slots ironman lausaarote and what is the most trusted
    online casino in united states, or usa online casinos gambling

    Also visit my webpage :: rihanna russian roulette live x factor – Kaylene,

  27. Orval
    Reply
    October 29, 2026,

    united kingdom casino down game load machine no play slot, new
    online casino canada no deposit and betway poker australia, or no
    deposit bonus how far is seminole casino from fort myers (Orval) microgaming
    australia

  29. Jayne
    Reply
    October 29, 2026,

    free spins no deposit casinos nz, roulette ai automatic and
    craps odds usa, or usa casino 10 free no deposit

    Review my website … how to hack gambling sites; Jayne,

  34. Lyle
    Reply
    October 29, 2026,

    fishin freuky slot online free, free spins pokies in canada and online casino inspired by john lennon; Lyle,
    uk free 10, or usa poker app

  36. Trudi
    Reply
    October 30, 2026,

    300 euros gratuits casino

    Also visit my blog baccarat mise minimum
    1 euro belgique (Trudi)

  42. Luigi
    Reply
    October 30, 2026,

    888 poker login united states, slot machine bases canada and online casino
    available in australia, or new zealandn online casino pokies

    My blog palms fire bet craps (Luigi)

  44. Otilia
    Reply
    October 30, 2026,

    bet365 roulette strategy usa, fishing freuky slot game and
    united statesn casino slots online, or top 50
    online casinos uk

    Feel free to visit my homepage what app pays you real money – Otilia,

  46. Alfonso
    Reply
    October 30, 2026,

    australian online casino bonus codes 2021, open modded goldfish casino apk (Alfonso) in australia and
    online casino available in australia, or best online casino for slots uk

  48. Jamaal
    Reply
    October 30, 2026,

    25 free spins casino how to win in casinos fallout new vegas (Jamaal) zealand, european roulette hints uk and united kingdom online poker news, or
    best online pokies new zealand casino

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *