Archive · 31 Dec 2025
US Strikes ISIS in Nigeria
The United States and Nigeria worked together to launch airstrikes on ISIS camps in Nigeria.
These strikes happened on Christmas Day and were approved by the Nigerian president.
The goal was to stop terrorist attacks on Christian communities.
Both countries say no civilians were hurt, but some people are worried about the U.S. having too much influence in Nigeria.
The strikes might continue as both countries try to fight terrorism together.
U.S. and Nigerian forces conducted 16 airstrikes on ISIS camps in Sokoto, Nigeria.
The strikes were approved by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and targeted militant camps.
No civilian casualties were reported, but debris was seen in nearby communities.
Nigerians have mixed reactions, with some welcoming the strikes and others concerned about U.S. influence.
The U.S. and Nigeria plan to continue working together to fight terrorism in the region.
- Who
- U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and Nigerian officials
- What
- Conducted airstrikes on ISIS camps in Nigeria
- When
- Christmas Day
- Where
- Sokoto, Nigeria
- Why
- In response to Islamist terrorist attacks targeting Christian communities
- Location
- Sokoto, Nigeria
- Date
- Christmas Day
- Number of Strikes
- 16
- Militants Killed
- Multiple ISIS terrorists
- Civilian Casualties
- None reported
- Approval
- Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
- U.S. Command
- AFRICOM
- Nigerian Officials
- Characterized the attack as successful