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Nigerian Military Reaffirms Success of US-Led Strike in Sokoto

Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian military has publicly reaffirmed the success of a recent US-led airstrike in Sokoto State, declaring the operation a significant tactical achievement in the ongoing fight against terrorism and extremist networks in northwest Nigeria. The announcement comes amid continued cooperation between Nigerian authorities and the United States in counter-terrorism efforts targeting Islamic State-linked militants and other violent groups operating along the Sahel corridor.

According to a military spokesperson, the precision airstrike — part of a coordinated mission carried out in late December — was based on verified intelligence and successfully hit designated terrorist targets without resulting in civilian casualties. The operation forms part of a broader strategy of joint surveillance, intelligence sharing, and kinetic engagements designed to disrupt the movement and operational capacity of extremist elements in border regions.

The military emphasized that it continues to monitor displaced militants, warning communities against harbouring fleeing terrorists and urging vigilance and cooperation with security forces nationwide. While acknowledging some reported incidents of debris falling in distant Offa, Kwara State, officials reiterated that ongoing investigations indicate no loss of lives and described the outcome as a validation of the precision and effectiveness of the operation.

This reaffirmation also comes amid heightened public discussion about the nature of US involvement in Nigeria, with authorities stressing that the collaboration is driven by shared security interests and conducted under clear legal and operational frameworks. Nigerian forces say the joint mission reflects an adaptive approach to evolving threats, blending domestic capabilities with international support to better safeguard citizens and territorial integrity.

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; vigilance warning; extremist movement disrupted.