Overview
- U.S. Africa Command said the Sokoto strikes killed multiple ISIS-affiliated militants and were conducted at Nigeria’s request.
- The Pentagon released a brief video showing a missile launched from a U.S. ship in the Gulf of Guinea, and officials reported the use of Tomahawk missiles.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the attacks and signaled that additional operations against the group are likely.
- Nigeria’s Foreign Ministry referenced ongoing security cooperation with Washington, while a presidential adviser said both governments are aligned against terrorism.
- Specific target lists, casualty figures, and independent assessments of damage or civilian harm have not yet been disclosed.