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US Airstrikes launched in northwest Nigeria against ISIS terrorists, announced by President Trump on Truth Social Christmas night. The Commander-in-Chief directed the Department of War to execute "powerful and deadly" strikes.

President Donald Trump lit up Truth Social on Christmas night with a bombshell: US airstrikes hammered ISIS terrorists in northwest Nigeria. He called it a direct order as Commander-in-Chief, hitting "ISIS Terrorist Scum" blamed for vicious killings of innocent Christians not seen in years—or even centuries. The Department of War carried out "numerous perfect strikes," Trump boasted, vowing hell to pay if the slaughter doesn't stop.

Trump warned of more if attacks continue, praising US military precision amid his pledge to crush radical Islamic terrorism.

No details emerged on exact targets, casualty counts, or aircraft used, but Trump framed it as precision work only America pulls off. "Under my leadership, our Country will not allow Radical Islamic Terrorism to prosper," he wrote, ending with "May God Bless our Military, and MERRY CHRISTMAS to all, including the dead Terrorists." Northwest Nigeria's seen spikes in such violence, with groups like ISIS West Africa Province claiming church hits and kidnappings.

Trump had warned these outfits before, tying tonight's action to his tough stance. Christians face targeted raids in spots like Sokoto and Kaduna states, fueling global outcry. US forces rarely strike Nigeria directly—past ops focused on intel sharing with locals—but this marks a bold escalation under the new term.

Trump Vows More Strikes Ahead

The announcement drops amid holiday calm, no Pentagon readout yet to back claims. Independent sources hunt for satellite pics or local reports from the strike zone. Nigeria's government stayed mum so far, though past US actions there sparked sovereignty debates. Analysts eye if this opens a new Africa front, beyond Syria and Somalia hits Trump touted earlier.

ISIS affiliates thrive in Nigeria's northwest forests, blending with bandits for cash grabs and faith-based hits. Trump spotlighted Christians specifically, nodding to bipartisan bills pushing sanctions on attackers. "There will be many more" dead terrorists if killings persist, he promised flat out.

Military brass praised in the post face scrutiny on rules of engagement. No word on civilian risks or allied nods from Abuja. Trends spiked on US Airstrikes Nigeria and Trump ISIS as posts spread.

Questions swirl: Did drones or jets fly from Niger bases nearby? Casualty tallies could take days amid fog of war. Trump's style—raw, unfiltered—mirrors first-term Syria slams, but Nigeria adds fresh heat to counter-terror map.

Local bishops long begged for intervention as villages burned. US Africa Command tracks these cells, estimating hundreds strong. Tonight's move signals no mercy under the 47th president.

https://www.timesnownews.com/world/us/us-news/us-launches-air-strikes-in-nigeria-targeting-isis-terrorists-trump-announces-article-153349475

Long overdue.

I told you guys that if Trump says it, Trump will do it.

All Fulani Islamic Terrorists in Nigeria don buy market.

America is not like Nigeria weak Government. Now they will all learn the hard way. Enough is enough.

May righteousness prevail over darkness.

It has started. Proxy war activated in nigeria

I just saw this

The next 6 months is definitely going to be interesting.

And the 9ja govt is not aware the usa came to raid o...

Thaank You Mr Trump.
Please move hinterland and sweep the North East as well. Send them to hell
Let rhe Nigerian arned forces just move in to pack body bags.
Long live America
Long live Nigeria
Peace to men of goodwill
Emmanuel
God with us.

essentialone:
Long overdue.

I told you guys that if Trump says it, Trump will do it.

All Fulani Islamic Terrorists in Nigeria don buy market.

America is not like Nigeria weak Government. Now they will all learn the hard way. Enough is enough.

He couldn’t do it without Nigeria Government approval. That’s why most American government officials had been coming into the country of late.

Nigeria needs help from any country with advanced capability but this approach won’t solve any problem. He could have cooperated with Nigeria govt unnoticed instead of announcing war on social media.

Few military strikes won’t solve the problems. These terrorists are defiant, they will possibly make Nigeria a battleground.

Good intention, bad approach.

Kpai dem all, they should go and enjoy 72 virgins in hell

jideflash:
It has started. Proxy war activated in nigeria

Babablu Bulabu.

Do you even know the meaning of proxy war?

MT:
He couldn’t do it without Nigeria Government approval. That’s why most American government officials had been coming into the country of late.

Nigeria needs help from any country with advanced capability but this approach won’t solve any problem. He could have cooperated with Nigeria govt unnoticed instead of announcing war on social media.

Few military strikes won’t solve the problems. These terrorists are defiant, they will possibly make Nigeria a battleground.

Good intention, bad approach.

Special adviser, we don hear you. Go and advise Tinubu to do his work.

Hmm, hope it wasn't the bomb blast at Maiduguri last night, something doesn't add up

😁😁
They think Trump is sleepy Joe!

sweerychick:
Hmm, hope it wasn't the bomb blast at Maiduguri last night, something doesn't add up

If that was a US bomb,that area would have been a wasteland!

More bombs to eradicate the terrorists.

Nigeria should not suffer because of the ineptitude of Tinubu.

The recent visit of US delegation to Benue state actually gave them more than enough reason to believe Tinubu and APC led federal government has failed to protect Nigerians.

MT:
He couldn’t do it without Nigeria Government approval. That’s why most American government officials had been coming into the country of late.

Nigeria needs help from any country with advanced capability but this approach won’t solve any problem. He could have cooperated with Nigeria govt unnoticed instead of announcing war on social media.

Few military strikes won’t solve the problems. These terrorists are defiant, they will possibly make Nigeria a battleground.

Good intention, bad approach.

Yoruba man and their wisdom.

He so t need Nigeria to know and he has done it ..

Tell your god tinubu to do his worst and chop fire

jmoore:
More bombs to eradicate the terrorists.

Nigeria should not suffer because of the ineptitude of Tinubu.

The recent visit of US delegation to Benue state actually gave them more than enough reason to believe Tinubu and APC led federal government has failed to protect Nigerians.

They world already know tinubu and his defense minister from Zamfara knows what’s up

So trump just came and did the right .. informing the government is already a failed mission

So they run their matter and disembark quietly

Make Dey tinubu worshippers do their worst if e pain them

The question is which base are they launching the strikes from

Who did they strike

Tinubu sleeping as usual

When will this man resign or be impeached for sleeping on duty

The readout says at the request of Thiefnibiu government

When did the senate approve foreign interventions on Nigerian soil

If I remember correctly it is an impeachable offence

The senate and the house must commence the needful

bentenny:
If that was a US bomb,that area would have been a wasteland!

just watching it on Al Jazeera, it seems like it's in sokoto state

God bless Donald Trump. Thank you for the beautiful Christmas gift you gave for Nigerian Christians.

MT:
He couldn’t do it without Nigeria Government approval. That’s why most American government officials had been coming into the country of late.

Nigeria needs help from any country with advanced capability but this approach won’t solve any problem. He could have cooperated with Nigeria govt unnoticed instead of announcing war on social media.

Few military strikes won’t solve the problems. These terrorists are defiant, they will possibly make Nigeria a battleground.

Good intention, bad approach.

Your comments sound contradictory!
In one hand you are claiming the US did the bombing with the approval of the FG but on another hand you are saying the action was done without involving the Nigerian government!
Why are you approbating and reprobating at the same time?

bentenny:
Your comments sound contradictory!
In one hand you are claiming the US did the bombing with the approval of the FG but on another hand you are saying the action was done without involving the Nigerian government!
Why are you approbating and reprobating at the same time?

Read to comprehend.

Go and read where I used the word “unnoticed”.

Must Trump first come on social media to announce his intention of “war”? Which responsible President do that?

I hope and pray this doesn’t lead to more problem. Most investors wishing to come to Nigeria will stop. US to me is not interested in killing any terrorist, they seem to be interested more in our resources. That’s my assumption and I hope I am wrong.

Before you realise it, US will be chasing terrorists in port harcourt and start seizing oil wells. Trump’s US can’t be trusted.

I talk am, I surely know say THIEFNIBU go collect.

What the bastardic APC demonic governments could not do in 10 years. I knew something was coming after Netanyahu spoke on the same issue in his Christmas message,those men don't talk without action,well done Trump. Uncle Netanyahu, it's your turn to strike now!

MT:
Read to comprehend.

Go and read where I used the word “unnoticed”.

Must Trump first come on social media to announce his intention of “war”? Which responsible President do that?

I hope and pray this doesn’t lead to more problem. Most investors wishing to come to Nigeria will stop. US to me is not interested in killing any terrorist, they seem to be interested more in our resources. That’s my assumption and I hope I am wrong.

Before you realise it, US will be chasing terrorists in port harcourt and start seizing oil wells. Trump’s US can’t be trusted.

Your thinking is puerile, and if not for social media, you and I will never be in the same room or in any sensibly intellectual gathering together.

You mean we just knew this from the US? I was looking for details on where and when from local sources and all blank? crazy