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Nigeria NewsFG Gives Full Details Of US Airstrikes, Reveals Why Explosion Rocked Kwara, Sokoto LGAPublished on December 26, 2025By George Oshogwe Ogbolu

The Federal Government has confirmed that precision airstrikes carried out against foreign Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist elements in Sokoto State were approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in a statement on Friday night, disclosed that the operation was conducted in close coordination with the Government of the United States of America and successfully targeted two major ISIS enclaves located within the Bauni forest axis of Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

According to him, intelligence reports confirmed that the locations were being used as assembly and staging grounds by foreign ISIS elements infiltrating Nigeria from the Sahel region in collaboration with local affiliates.

The government said the terrorist cells were planning and executing large-scale attacks within Nigerian territory.

He said the precision strikes were executed between 12:12 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. on Friday, December 26, 2025, following explicit presidential approval.

According to him, the operation was carried out under established command-and-control structures, with the full involvement of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and under the supervision of the Ministers of Defence and Foreign Affairs, as well as the Chief of Defence Staff.

The statement reads: “The Federal Government of Nigeria Nigeria Government, in close coordination with the Government of the United States of America, has successfully conducted precision strike operations against two major Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist enclaves located within the Bauni forest axis of Tangaza Local Government Area, Sokoto State.

“Intelligence confirmed that these locations were being used as assembly and staging grounds by foreign ISIS elements infiltrating Nigeria from the Sahel region, in collaboration with local affiliates, to plan and execute large-scale terrorist attacks within Nigerian territory.

“The precision strike operations were executed between 00:12 hours and 01:30 hours on Friday, 26 December, 2025, following explicit approval by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“The operation was carried out under established command and control structures, with the full involvement of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and under the supervision of the Honourable Ministers of Defence and Foreign Affairs, as well as the Chief of Defence Staff.

“The strikes were launched from maritime platforms domiciled in the Gulf of Guinea, after extensive intelligence gathering, operational planning, and reconnaissance.

“A total of 16 GPS-guided precision munitions were deployed using MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial platforms, successfully neutralising the targeted ISIS elements attempting to penetrate Nigeria from the Sahel corridor.

“During the course of the operation, debris from expended munitions fell in Jabo, Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State, and in Offa, Kwara State, near the premises of a hotel. No civilian casualties were recorded in either location, and relevant authorities promptly secured the affected areas.

“The Federal Government of Nigeria reiterates its unwavering resolve to confront, degrade, and eliminate terrorist threats, particularly those posed by transnational extremist networks seeking to undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty and security.

“Nigeria remains fully aligned with its strategic partners and Friends of Nigeria in executing coordinated actions aimed at ensuring lasting peace, border security, and regional stability.

“The Federal Government assures all Nigerians that it remains firmly in control of the national security architecture and is fully committed to the protection of lives and property.

“Citizens are urged to remain calm and vigilant as decisive actions continue against all terrorist groups threatening the nation.“

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In God we trust.
It's easier to repent than to die for nothing.

“A total of 16 GPS-guided precision munitions were deployed using MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial platforms, successfully neutralising the targeted ISIS elements attempting to penetrate Nigeria from the Sahel corridor."
This is what the Nigerian government said above.

See lies. The US specifically mentioned the ship it used to conduct these strikes. Even down to the location of the ship and the name of the tomahawk missiles used. Hell, even the BBC, DW and Reuters have the same information on the ship and missiles used.

What is wrong with our government?

Well done Mr President. May God continue to bless Nigeria for ever!

Mumu govt way too MU-MU like their MU-MU supporters and party, apCHEAT.

Dogalmighty17:
“A total of 16 GPS-guided precision munitions were deployed using MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial platforms, successfully neutralising the targeted ISIS elements attempting to penetrate Nigeria from the Sahel corridor."
This is what the Nigerian government said above.

See lies. The US specifically mentioned the ship it used to conduct these strikes. Even down to the location of the ship and the name of the tomahawk missiles used. Hell, even the BBC, DW and Reuters have the same information on the ship and missiles used.

What is wrong with our government?

Who takes the MU-MU govt serious anymore? No one, except their MU-MU supporters.

Sultan of Sokoto should be investigated

aljharem:
Sultan of Sokoto should be investigated

This has passed investigation. The person is questionable..

Dogalmighty17:
“A total of 16 GPS-guided precision munitions were deployed using MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial platforms, successfully neutralising the targeted ISIS elements attempting to penetrate Nigeria from the Sahel corridor."
This is what the Nigerian government said above.

See lies. The US specifically mentioned the ship it used to conduct these strikes. Even down to the location of the ship and the name of the tomahawk missiles used. Hell, even the BBC, DW and Reuters have the same information on the ship and missiles used.

What is wrong with our government?

sirchim:
Who takes the MU-MU govt serious anymore? No one, except their MU-MU supporters.

Read this below from the statements. Go school una say No, na bitterness and wailing una choose as una destiny.

The strikes were launched from maritime platforms domiciled in the Gulf of Guinea, after extensive intelligence gathering, operational planning, and reconnaissance.

Putindbutt:
Read this below from the statements. Go school una say No, na bitterness and wailing una choose as una destiny.


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You wey go school, if the strikes were launched from ocean based platforms, why is the government also saying MQ-9 Reaper drones were used? It is right there in the article. Put on your brain once in a while.

Long grammar but no casualties or damaged Logistics.
APC is behind insecurity walahi.

Good job Mr. President and the Armed Forces.

Nawa o

Classical case of when you try to copy and paste but still ended up copying and pasting wrongly . America has already given details, no need for these lies anymore. One thing that kept repeating itself in the post is that it was with full knowledge, collaboration and approval of Nigerian authorities 🤣🤣. There was ego all over those repetitions, what a joke🤣

No civilian casualties were recorded. That is comforting. But some people will still be looking for what to complain about.

CodeTemplarr:
Long grammar but no casualties or damaged Logistics.
APC is behind insecurity walahi.

Read with comprehension.

Good response by the government.

Dogalmighty17:
“A total of 16 GPS-guided precision munitions were deployed using MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial platforms, successfully neutralising the targeted ISIS elements attempting to penetrate Nigeria from the Sahel corridor."
This is what the Nigerian government said above.

See lies. The US specifically mentioned the ship it used to conduct these strikes. Even down to the location of the ship and the name of the tomahawk missiles used. Hell, even the BBC, DW and Reuters have the same information on the ship and missiles used.

What is wrong with our government?

It's as we saw it o.
The more we see,the less we understand.

Story for the gods. The US has what pleases her

This is a welcome development. Any terror group that wants to invade Nigeria should be ready for a fight.

I hope the FG will continue to communicate with the citizens whenever foreign airstrikes are carried out so we can be aware and prepared for any fallout.

Kayi shiru, make we hear word jor! You have nothing to say. If na makaranta, school, we don go am, but na people like una no dey reason right, if at all school, really pass through una.

Putindbutt:
Read this below from the statements. Go school una say No, na bitterness and wailing una choose as una destiny.


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We can see that the Federal Government is on top of the situation.

dalongjnr:
Read with comprehension.

“A total of 16 GPS-guided precision munitions were deployed using MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial platforms, successfully neutralising the targeted ISIS elements attempting to penetrate Nigeria from the Sahel corridor.

Thats what they have for us. The group allegedly hit, is a whole new one trying to infiltrate from sahel and no pictures or evidences yet. Please show me what you have comprehended mr Solomon.

Well noted