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Airstrikes in Nigeria: The United States has carried out several deadly airstrikes against ISIS terrorists in Nigeria, U.S. President Donald Trump announced. Trump alleged that these terrorist groups were targeting and killing Christians in the region.
Posting on his social media platform Truth Social, President Trump said the airstrikes were carried out on his orders. He wrote that the targets were ISIS terrorist strongholds active in northwestern Nigeria. Trump said, “Tonight, the Commander-in-Chief, at my direction, targeted ISIS terrorists in northwestern Nigeria.”
Accusation of Targeting Christians
President Trump alleged that these terrorists were brutally targeting and killing innocent Christians. He said that the level of violence was unprecedented in many years, even centuries. According to Trump, he had previously warned these terrorists that there would be serious consequences if the killings of Christians did not stop.
‘Warning Issued’
Trump wrote in his message, “I had previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughter of Christians, they would pay a heavy price, and that’s exactly what happened tonight.”
US Military Carries Out Perfect Strikes
According to the president, the U.S. carried out several precise airstrikes in this military operation. He said the U.S. Department of Defense carried out the action. Trump wrote, “The Department of War carried out several perfect strikes, something only the United States of America can do.”
Tough Stance Against Terrorism
Trump said this action demonstrates his tough stance against terrorism. He wrote, “Under my leadership, our country will not allow radical Islamic terrorism to flourish.” He also praised the U.S. military and extended Christmas greetings, saying, “God bless our military and Merry Christmas to all, even the dead terrorists.” Meanwhile, the US Africa Command (US AFRICOM) stated that the operation against ISIS in Sokoto, Nigeria (referred to as “Soboto” in AFRICOM’s statement), was conducted at the request of Nigerian authorities.
The United States has launched a major attack on ISIS targets in Nigeria. The US conducted airstrikes in northwestern Nigeria, and a video of the airstrikes has also been released. US President Donald Trump announced the attack on social media.
Attack Launched Over the Killing of Christians
In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump said that the attack on ISIS in northwestern Nigeria was carried out to target terrorists responsible for the killing of Christians. Trump further wrote, “Tonight, at my direction as Commander-in-Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly attack against ISIS terrorist groups in northwestern Nigeria.”
Innocent Christians Brutally Murdered
Trump continued, “These ISIS terrorists have been targeting and brutally murdering innocent Christians for years, even centuries. I previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the massacre of Christians, they would face dire consequences, and that is what happened tonight.”
US Will Not Allow Radical Islamic Terrorism to Flourish
The US President said, “The Department of War conducted several precision strikes, something only America can do under my leadership. Our country will not allow radical Islamic terrorism to flourish. God bless our military and Merry Christmas to all. The number of terrorists killed will be even higher if they continue the massacre of Christians.”
Video of the Attack Released
The Department of War released footage of the airstrikes on the social media platform X. The Department of War stated that the attacks continued throughout the night and described the operation as a demonstration of “peace through strength.”
Largest US Operation in Nigeria
This is the largest US operation in Nigeria to date. The operation comes days after a suspected Islamic State attacker targeted a convoy of US and Syrian forces in the central Syrian city of Palmyra.
