Overview
- President Donald Trump announced he ordered the operation and framed it as retaliation for ISIS attacks on Christian communities, warning more action could follow.
- U.S. Africa Command confirmed conducting the strike at Nigeria’s request and reported multiple militants killed, with some reports citing Sokoto State as the target area.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth publicly praised the mission and expressed gratitude for the Nigerian government’s support and cooperation.
- Officials have not disclosed the platforms, munitions, or full casualty figures, and there is no confirmed information on any civilian harm as assessments continue.
- The strike comes during a heightened U.S. counter-ISIS posture that included Somalia operations earlier this week and increased reconnaissance flights over Nigeria in recent weeks.