Overview
- U.S. Africa Command said the strikes in Sokoto State were conducted at Nigeria’s request and killed several IS-linked fighters.
- Nigeria’s foreign ministry confirmed the operation and highlighted structured security cooperation with Washington.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth publicly thanked Abuja for its support and coordination.
- Reporting indicates this is the first U.S. military intervention in Nigeria during Trump’s current term.
- Details on targets and casualties remain limited as Nigeria continues to face jihadist violence, organized banditry, and farmer–herder conflict.