FG gives details on U.S. air strikes on terrorists in North-West

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has confirmed that the United States carried out military air strikes against terrorist targets in North-West Nigeria on Thursday.

In a press release, the ministry said the operation was conducted under Nigeria’s structured security cooperation and intelligence collaboration with the United States.

According to the statement, the air strikes were precise and targeted the hideouts of terrorist elements operating in the region.

The government warned that violent extremists and terrorists would no longer find safe haven in any part of the country, stressing that their activities remain an affront to Nigeria’s values and national unity.

“Cooperation between Nigeria and the United States has led to precision hits on terrorist targets in Nigeria by air strikes in the North West,” the statement said.

It added that the collaboration includes intelligence sharing, strategic coordination and other forms of support consistent with international law, mutual respect for sovereignty and shared commitments to regional and global security.

“Nigeria reiterates that all counter-terrorism efforts are guided by the primacy of protecting civilian lives, safeguarding national unity, and upholding the rights and dignity of all citizens, irrespective of faith or ethnicity,” the ministry stated.

It further noted that terrorist violence in any form, whether directed at Christians, Muslims or other communities—remains an affront to Nigeria’s values and to international peace and security.

The Federal Government said it would continue to work closely with its partners through established diplomatic and security channels to weaken terrorist networks, disrupt their financing and logistics, and prevent cross-border threats, while strengthening Nigeria’s security institutions and intelligence capabilities.

The ministry added that it would continue to engage relevant partners and keep the public informed through appropriate official channels.

Earlier on Thursday night, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that American forces had carried out what he described as successful and deadly military strikes against terrorist targets in North-West Nigeria.

U.S. military authorities later confirmed the strikes and warned that further action could follow if terrorist activities persist.