US Carries Out Airstrikes Against ISIS-Linked Militants in Nigeria
Published on December 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM by Edgar Naitha
The United States has launched airstrikes targeting ISIS-linked militants in northwest Nigeria, President Donald Trump has announced.
In a statement, Trump said the operation was aimed at fighters accused of killing civilians, particularly Christians.
He described the strikes as successful and a strong response to continued violence in the region.
Trump warned that further military action would be taken if the attacks persist.
He said the operation was carried out on his direct orders as commander in chief.
The president reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fighting what he described as radical Islamic terrorism.