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On December 26, 2025, the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) officially confirmed that recent airstrikes in Sokoto, North-West Nigeria were a coordinated joint operation with the United States. The mission explicitly targeted terrorist logistics networks under a bilateral intelligence-sharing agreement designed to safeguard citizens.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has moved to address growing public speculation regarding foreign military activity within the country’s borders.
On December 26, 2025, official sources confirmed that the precision air strikes witnessed in North-West Nigeria were part of a sanctioned, high-level security collaboration between Nigerian authorities and the United States government.
This clarification comes just days after reports emerged where Trump confirms US strike in the region, sparking intense debate about sovereignty and engagement rules.
According to the MFA statement, the operation was not a unilateral breach but a calculated execution under an existing bilateral intelligence-sharing framework.
Strategic Disruption of Terror Networks
Security analysts note that the strikes were specifically designed to cripple the logistical capabilities of terror groups operating in the volatile North-West zone.
The operation aims to dismantle the supply chains that have long fueled instability in the region, rather than just targeting individual foot soldiers.
Diplomatic insiders suggest this partnership signals a shift in strategy following a period of strained relations, particularly after President Trump warns of possible action regarding Nigeria’s security handling earlier in November.
The Ministry emphasized that the primary objective remains the protection of Nigerian lives through superior intelligence and precision firepower.
By leveraging US technical assets, Nigerian security forces look to gain the upper hand against non-state actors who have previously exploited difficult terrain to evade capture.
Government officials have assured the public that the framework prioritizes national interests while utilizing global partnerships to neutralize domestic threats effectively.
