President Donald J. Trump today announced that the United States military conducted precise airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) targets in northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day.
The operation targeted militants responsible for recent attacks on Christian communities, demonstrating America's commitment to combating terrorism and protecting vulnerable populations worldwide.
The strikes occurred in Sokoto state, in close coordination with the Nigerian government. U.S. Africa Command executed the mission, focusing on ISIS camps known for planning and carrying out violent acts against civilians.
President Trump described the action as "powerful and deadly," aimed at "Terrorist Scum" who have been "targeting and viciously killing" Christians in the region. He emphasized that he had previously warned these groups, stating, "If they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay."
This operation follows President Trump's directive last month to prepare military interventions in Nigeria to safeguard Christian populations from ongoing persecution. Initial reports indicate no immediate details on casualties, but the strikes underscore the administration's zero-tolerance policy toward terrorist organizations that threaten innocent lives.