AIRSTRIKE IN NIGERIA ON CHRISTMAS DAY, DECEMBER 25, 2025. THE UNITED STATE MILITARY CARRIED OUT A SERIES OF AIRSTRIKES AGAINST ISIS, BOKO HARAM AND BANDITS IN NIGERIA.
U.S. Airstrikes in Nigeria: What Happened and Why It Matters On Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, the United States military carried out a series of airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) targets in northwest Nigeria a move that immediately grabbed global headlines and stirred intense debate both inside and outside Nigeria. What Took Place According to official U.S. and Nigerian sources, the strikes were directed at ISIS-affiliated militants in Sokoto State and were designed to disrupt terrorist networks that have been active in the region. The U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) reported that several ISIS fighters were killed in the operation, which was conducted in coordination with Nigerian authorities. U.S. President Donald Trump described the operation as “powerful and deadly,” saying it was a response to what he characterized as ongoing attacks by militants who had been killing “primarily innocent Christians.” Why This Is Significant This strike stan...
