US airstrike Nigeria: America has launched a major attack on ISIS targets in Nigeria. The US Air Force has conducted an air strike in northwestern Nigeria, the video of which has also been released by America. US President Donald Trump gave information about this action through social media.

In this series, US President Donald Trump has also explained the reason for these attacks. Describing ISIS terrorists as ‘terrorist trash’, Trump said that this organization was continuously targeting Christians in the area.

Attacks on Christians described as existential crisis
President Trump said that before these attacks, he had warned Nigeria of military action in October and November. According to him, the attacks on Christians in Nigeria are akin to genocide and are posing a direct threat to their existence.

Allegation of brutal murder of innocent Christians

Trump said that the American attacks were carried out against terrorists who were brutally targeting innocent Christians and killing them. He wrote on his social media platform ‘Truth Social’, ‘I had already warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the massacre of Christians, they would have to pay a heavy price. Same thing happened tonight. The Department of War carried out many perfect strikes, as only America can do. President Trump clearly said that under his leadership, radical Islamic terrorism will not be allowed to flourish under any circumstances.

,@POTUS “Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria, who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians, at levels not seen for many years, and… pic.twitter.com/ct7rUW128t

— Department of War (@DeptofWar) December 26, 2025

Nigeria government confirms cooperation with US

Nigeria’s Foreign Ministry confirmed these air strikes and said that this action is part of the ongoing security cooperation between Nigeria and America. Under this cooperation, intelligence information is being shared and terrorist organizations are being targeted through strategic coordination.

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.