US-Backed Airstrikes Hit ISIS Camps in Nigeria; Trump Claims Direction

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News18•27-12-2025, 17:38
US-Backed Airstrikes Hit ISIS Camps in Nigeria; Trump Claims Direction
- •US-backed airstrikes targeted two ISIS-linked camps in Nigeria's Sokoto State, neutralizing foreign fighters.
- •Nigerian President Bola Tinubu approved the strikes, which used MQ-9 Reaper drones and GPS-guided munitions.
- •Intelligence indicated camps were used by foreign ISIS elements planning large-scale attacks in Nigeria.
- •Former US President Trump claimed he directed the strikes against "ISIS Terrorist Scum" targeting Christians.
- •Nigeria confirmed cooperation with the US, emphasizing intelligence exchange and adherence to international law.
Why It Matters: US-backed airstrikes hit ISIS camps in Nigeria, raising questions about US involvement and Trump's claims.
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