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The Nigerian Government Confirms It Furnished Key Information for Recent Military Strikes as US Official Warns of Additional Operations
The Nigerian government has confirmed that it provided crucial intelligence in the US airstrikes carried out on Christmas Day, as stated by the country's foreign minister this week.
Former President Donald Trump had announced the aerial attacks targeting ISIS fighters in the northwestern region of Nigeria after spending weeks decrying the organization for targeting Christian communities.
Extensive Consultations Came Before the Military Action
Nigeria's foreign minister, Yusuf Tuggar, indicated that he had engaged in "lengthy" phone conversations with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio immediately before and after the airstrike.
He further added that Nigeria's leader, Bola Tinubu, had approved for the military action. Tuggar did not rule out further strikes, characterizing them as an "continuous effort" that would also involve international partners.
"The strikes had nothing to do with a specific faith," Tuggar emphasized in an discussion with the BBC. "It is about targeting militants who have been killing Nigerians."
American Official Predicts of More Strikes in Nigeria
Hours after the initial strikes, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cautioned of additional military actions against ISIS locations in north-western Nigeria.
Hegseth described the strikes as part of a mission to stop the targeting of Christian individuals, a position echoed by the ex-commander in chief. In a public statement, Hegseth stated, "The president was explicit... the murder of innocent Christians in Nigeria must end. More to come..."
Political Reaction to the Airstrikes
The Christmas Day strikes were hailed by some supporters of the ex-leader, who had been calling for a forceful response to the attacks against Christians.
"There is no a more fitting manner to observe the holiday than by avenging the death of Christians," posted one well-known political figure on social media.
Key Points from the Revelations
- Intelligence Sharing: Nigeria actively provided key intelligence for the US-led airstrikes.
- High-Level Approval: President Bola Tinubu gave the green light for the military action.
- Ongoing Process: The campaign is described as an "ongoing process" with potential for more strikes.
- Secular Objective: Nigerian officials maintain the targeting are focused on counter-terrorism, not religious affiliation.
- American Stance: A senior US defense leader has signaled further strikes are likely.
The situation underscores the evolving military partnership between Nigeria and the US in addressing terrorist threats in the Sahel area.
Kenneth Bell
A tech strategist and writer passionate about digital transformation and emerging technologies.
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