Video: US launches deadly strikes on ISIS in Nigeria on Christmas Day
Abdullateef Fowewe
In a bold military escalation, the United States launched precision airstrikes on Christmas Day against ISIS terrorists in Nigeria’s Sokoto State, following direct orders from President Donald J. Trump.
Video: US launches deadly strikes on ISIS in Nigeria on Christmas Day
The Department of War released video footage confirming the operation, which targeted militants accused of slaughtering innocent Christians.
President Trump announced the strikes in a fiery statement, declaring, “Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria, who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians, at levels not seen for many years, and even Centuries! I have previously warned these Terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
He added, “Under my leadership, our Country will not allow Radical Islamic Terrorism to prosper. May God Bless our Military, and MERRY CHRISTMAS to all, including the dead Terrorists, of which there will be many more if their slaughter of Christians continues.”
US Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed the action on Friday via X, stating, “AFRICOM conducted a strike at the request of Nigerian authorities in Sokoto State killing multiple ISIS terrorists. Lethal strikes against ISIS demonstrate the strength of our military and our commitment to eliminating terrorist threats against Americans at home and abroad.”
In a detailed release, AFRICOM elaborated, “At the direction of the President of the United States and the Secretary of War, and in coordination with Nigerian authorities, U.S. Africa Command conducted strikes against ISIS terrorists in Nigeria on Dec. 25, 2025, in Sokoto State.”
Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs endorsed the cooperation in a statement signed by spokesperson Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, affirming, “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria confirms that Nigerian authorities remain engaged in structured security cooperation with international partners, including the United States of America. This has led to precision hits on terrorist targets in Nigeria by air strikes in the North West.”
The ministry emphasised civilian protection, noting, “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.
“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.”
