Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the United States carried out precision airstrikes on terrorist targets in the country’s northwest. The confirmation followed an announcement by US President Donald Trump that American forces had struck Islamic State militants operating in Nigeria.
In a statement released on Friday, the ministry said the operation was part of structured security cooperation between Nigeria and its international partners, including the United States. It stressed that the airstrikes were carefully targeted and aimed at degrading terrorist networks responsible for ongoing violence and extremism.
The government reaffirmed its commitment to working with allies to address the persistent threat of terrorism, noting that such collaboration remains vital to restoring peace and security in affected regions.
Read the full statement below:
Nigeria–United States Security Cooperation and Intelligence Collaboration hits at terrorist targets in Nigeria.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria confirms that Nigerian authorities remain engaged in structured security cooperation with international partners, including the United States of America, in addressing the persistent threat of terrorism and violent extremism. This has led to precision hits on terrorist targets in Nigeria by air strikes in the North West.
In line with established international practice and bilateral understandings, 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.
#NigeriaSecurity #USAirstrikesNigeria #TerrorismInNigeria #CounterTerrorism #NationalSecurity #GlobalAllies
