Nigeria Air Strike: America has carried out a massive air strike on ISIS terrorist bases in the north-western regions of Nigeria. The Nigerian government has issued its official statement regarding this attack.

The government said that it is continuously conducting security and intelligence cooperation with other international partners including the US to combat terrorism and violent extremism. Under this cooperation, terrorist targets in North West Nigeria were precisely targeted through air strikes.

Foreign Ministry issued statement

The Foreign Ministry said that this cooperation is taking place under international rules and bilateral agreements. This includes exchange of intelligence, strategic coordination and other necessary support. All these activities are being carried out in accordance with international law, respect for sovereignty and shared commitments to regional and global security.

The Government of Nigeria reiterated that the main objective of all counter-terrorism efforts is to protect civilians, protect national unity and protect the rights and dignity of all citizens. Terrorist violence against any community, regardless of one’s faith or ethnicity, is an affront to Nigerian values ​​and international peace.

Efforts to weaken terrorist networks

The Federal Government, along with its partners, is making sustained efforts to disrupt terrorist networks, disrupt their financing and logistics, and counter threats emanating from across the border. At the same time, Nigeria is strengthening its security institutions and intelligence capabilities. The Ministry of External Affairs said that this security and intelligence cooperation will continue and the public will be regularly informed through appropriate official channels.

It is noteworthy that Nigeria has been facing terrorist violence for a long time. The activities of groups linked to ISIS and organizations like Boko Haram continue in the northern and north-eastern parts of the country.

Airstrikes in Nigeria: America has conducted several deadly air strikes against ISIS terrorists in Nigeria. US President Donald Trump has given this information. Trump alleges that these terrorist groups were targeting and killing Christians in the area.

Posting on his social media platform Truth Social, President Trump said that these air strikes were carried out on his orders. He wrote that the hideouts of ISIS terrorists operating in northwestern Nigeria were targeted. Trump said, ‘Tonight the Commander in Chief, on my instructions, targeted ISIS terrorists in northwest Nigeria.

Accused of targeting Christians

President Trump alleged that these terrorists were targeting and brutally killing innocent Christians. He said that such level of violence has not been seen in many years or even centuries. According to Trump, he had already warned these terrorists that if the killing of Christians did not stop, they would have to face serious consequences.

‘Warned’

Trump wrote in his message, ‘I had already warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the massacre of Christians, they would have to pay a heavy price and the same happened tonight.’

American army did a perfect strike

According to the President, America carried out many precise air strikes in this military operation. He said that the US Defense Department carried out this action. Trump wrote, ‘The Department of War delivered many perfect strikes, something only the United States can do.’

Strict stance against terrorism

Trump said that this action reflects his tough stance against terrorism. He wrote, ‘Under my leadership our country will not allow radical Islamic terrorism to flourish.’ Along with this, he praised the American Army and while wishing a Merry Christmas, he said, ‘God bless our army and Merry Christmas to everyone, even the dead terrorists, Merry Christmas.’ At the same time, the US Africa Command (US AFRICOM) has said that the action taken against ISIS in Sokoto, Nigeria (called ‘Soboto’ in the AFRICOM statement) was taken at the request of the Nigerian authorities.

Afghanistan has repeatedly rejected Pakistan’s request for a high-level delegation to visit Kabul. In the last three days, Pakistan Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, ISI chief Asim Malik and two other senior generals had sent three separate visa requests, but Kabul refused each time.

What reason did IEA give for this decision?

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) cited Pakistan’s recent violation of Afghan airspace and air strikes on civilian areas in Paktika province as the main reasons behind the decision. Afghan officials said that no Pakistani delegation can be allowed to come to Kabul when their citizens are under attack.

Who are included in the Pakistani delegation?

The Pakistani delegation included Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, ISI chief Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik and two other senior Pakistani generals. According to sources, only these four members had applied for the visa. However, Afghanistan continuously refused and gave a clear message that Afghanistan will not negotiate on Pakistan’s terms.

What do experts say?

Analysts believe that this is not just a diplomatic insult but a signal to protect Afghan sovereignty and retaliate against Pakistan. Relations between the two neighbors were already strained due to cross-border incidents and allegations of harboring terrorists, and now the visa rejection has further increased this tension. Let us tell you that in the past there has been huge tension between the countries. The Afghan army claimed that 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed during the confrontation between the two countries. However, later a ceasefire agreement was reached between the two countries.

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