The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has announced that American forces have carried out military airstrikes on terrorist camps in Nigeria. The operation took place on Christmas Day and targeted hideouts linked to ISIS-affiliated fighters in Sokoto State.
Trump said the strikes marked the start of continued military action against extremist groups operating in the region. According to him, the attacks were aimed at stopping terrorist activities and preventing further violence in northwestern Nigeria.
The development followed earlier concerns raised by the US leader in November 2025 over the killing of Christians in parts of northern Nigeria. At the time, Trump warned that his administration would not allow such attacks to continue and would take direct action against those responsible.
After weeks of discussions between the United States and Nigerian authorities, both countries reportedly reached an understanding on how to address the security threat. Shortly after these engagements, the US government announced that airstrikes had been carried out in forest areas believed to be used as terrorist bases.
Trump stated that his administration would not allow extremist violence to thrive and that further actions would be taken if necessary. He added that the operation was part of a broader effort to weaken terrorist networks and restore security to affected areas.
The announcement has drawn attention both locally and internationally, as it marks a rare confirmation of direct US military action on Nigerian soil in response to terrorism.