₦airaland Forum

The United States Africa Command has dismissed reports claiming that the US military took over the airspaces of Nigeria and the Benin Republic, describing the claims as false.

AFRICOM made the clarification on Thursday, December 18, while responding to an email inquiry seeking its official reaction to the reports.

In a response signed by its spokesperson, Kelly Cahalan, the command denied that US forces carried out airstrikes or bombarded terrorists in the region.

“Reports that the U.S. military took over airspace and bombarded terrorists are not true. The U.S. military has not conducted any direct action or airstrikes in the region,” she said.

AFRICOM, however, confirmed that it is working with Nigeria and other regional partners to strengthen counterterrorism cooperation, following directives from President Donald Trump and the US Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth.

“While we won’t discuss specific details on planning efforts or specific missions, our goal is to assist the Nigerian government in efforts to improve their operations against violent extremist organizations including ISIS, JNIM, and Boko Haram,” Cahalan said.

She added that all US military activities in the region are carried out in collaboration with partner nations.

“We work closely with all of our partners in the region and conduct all activities with their knowledge and cooperation,” she said.

The clarification followed a report published by an online news platform on December 13, which claimed that the US Air Force had occupied the airspace of Nigeria and Benin Republic and destroyed terrorists’ armouries.

The report, quoting an American security expert, alleged that US aircraft were operating above the Babana crossing, an area said to be used by armed groups to smuggle supplies.

It further claimed that US troops had increased reconnaissance activities and carried out major attacks against militants without using Nigerian airports, alleging that operations were launched from outside the country.

AFRICOM’s response refuted those claims, stressing that no such airspace takeover or bombing campaign had taken place.

Goo0dHardDick:
Donald Trump has wasted enough time already. Nawa when is he coming with his boys

Pakute:
https://thenationonlineng.net/us-dismisses-report-of-airstrikes-in-nigeria-benin-republic-border/

Putindbutt:
You go dismiss fake news tire, e don reach you. This is what the Nigerian Government have been facing from Obidients and bitter election losers, carrying fake news every day.
They were creating threads on the fake news on Nairaland that the US aircraft is flying over Nigeria space and conducting airstrikes. Those losers have been waiting for Trump to evade since... dem go wait till dem grow old. Trump carry dem over 2.5.

donleo92:
USA is a civilized nation.

There cant just bomb another nation without reason

Jakumo:
Make US start work in time o. Time dey go, and innocent people dem dey die for Jihadist hand throughout Nigeria.

Ga Donald, na ya eye we dey look. We never see ya hand, but we trust say when time reach, ground go shake for Nigeria north axis.

donleo92:
USA is a civilized nation.

There cant just bomb another nation without reason

donleo92:
USA is a civilized nation.

There cant just bomb another nation without reason

Goo0dHardDick:
Donald Trump has wasted enough time already. Nawa when is he coming with his boys

richiemcgold:
The United States won't carry out any airstrike without carrying Nigeria government along. This agreement has already been sealed during the meeting between FG team and the US officials.

Saturnalia:
Ofcourse! That is why they had to place Visa ban on Nigeria which also affects the so-called Christians they are fighting for.

You do not know the United Snakes of Amerika. Her primary goal is to chaos & anarchy all over the globe for her selfish dominance & hegemony.

Anybody that thinks Amerika is fighting Terrorism (or Banditry) in any Country should go back to Nursery One.

Pakute:
https://thenationonlineng.net/us-dismisses-report-of-airstrikes-in-nigeria-benin-republic-border/

donleo92:
USA is a civilized nation.

There cant just bomb another nation without reason

Saturnalia:
Ofcourse! That is why they had to place Visa ban on Nigeria which also affects the so-called Christians they are fighting for.

You do not know the United Snakes of Amerika. Her primary goal is to chaos & anarchy all over the globe for her selfish dominance & hegemony.

Anybody that thinks Amerika is fighting Terrorism (or Banditry) in any Country should go back to Nursery One.

Jakumo:
Make US start work in time o. Time dey go, and innocent people dem dey die for Jihadist hand throughout Nigeria.

Ga Donald, na ya eye we dey look. We never see ya hand, but we trust say when time reach, ground go shake for Nigeria north axis.