Trump Orders Military Action: US Strikes ISIS Terrorists in Nigeria

US President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he had authorized strikes against ISIS positions in northwest Nigeria, describing the militants as “terrorist scum” responsible for attacks on Christian communities. The military operation demonstrated the administration’s commitment to combating religious persecution globally.
The action followed Trump’s warnings issued in October and November characterizing violence against Nigerian Christians as an “existential threat” and potential “genocide.” The president had explicitly threatened military intervention if attacks persisted, warnings that have now been backed by concrete military action conducted on Christmas Day.
According to Trump’s statement, the Department of War executed multiple precision strikes against militants who had been systematically killing innocent Christians. He emphasized American military superiority and his administration’s zero-tolerance policy toward radical Islamic terrorism. The president praised the operation’s execution and effectiveness.
The Nigerian Foreign Ministry confirmed the strikes as part of established security cooperation with the United States. This collaboration involves intelligence sharing and strategic planning to address terrorism and violent extremism in the region. Nigerian officials stressed that their government opposes terrorist violence against all religious communities.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth expressed appreciation for Nigerian cooperation in enabling the strikes. He suggested that more operations might follow, noting that Trump had been clear about his intentions. The Pentagon released video documentation of the operation showing missiles launching from warships. Nigerian President Bola Ahmed, while cooperating on security issues, has emphasized that Nigeria’s constitution protects citizens of all faiths and that the country maintains its commitment to working with international partners while ensuring religious freedom for all its people.