The Federal Government has confirmed that Nigeria is actively engaged in structured security cooperation with international partners, including the United States, following recent airstrikes on terrorist targets in the North West.
In a press release issued on Friday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government explained that the military action was the result of sustained intelligence collaboration and strategic coordination with allied partners aimed at tackling terrorism and violent extremism.
According to the Ministry, the cooperation—carried out in line with international best practices and bilateral agreements—includes intelligence sharing, strategic coordination, and other forms of support, all while respecting Nigeria’s sovereignty and international law. It noted that this collaboration has enabled precision airstrikes against identified terrorist targets.
The government stressed that the protection of civilians remains at the heart of all counter-terrorism operations. It reaffirmed that Nigeria’s efforts are guided by the need to safeguard national unity and uphold the rights and dignity of all citizens, regardless of faith or ethnicity.
The Ministry also made it clear that terrorist violence against any group is unacceptable, describing such acts—whether directed at Christians, Muslims, or other communities—as an affront to Nigeria’s values and a threat to international peace and security.
It further disclosed that Nigeria will continue working with its partners to weaken terrorist networks, disrupt their funding and logistics, prevent cross-border threats, and strengthen national security and intelligence capacity. The Ministry assured that the public would be kept informed through official channels.
The confirmation follows statements by the United States indicating plans to provide additional support to northern Nigeria to boost surveillance and counter-terrorism operations, as well as reports that President Donald Trump ordered US airstrikes against ISIS militants operating in the region on Christmas night.
