₦airaland Forum

The federal government has disclosed the exact locations targeted during the recent US-backed airstrikes in Nigeria. FG also clarified that the operation struck two major Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist enclaves in Sokoto state following growing public concern and political criticism.

The clarification comes amid speculation over civilian casualties and questions about Nigeria’s role in the joint military operation authorised by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.


FG confirms ISIS enclaves as targets

In a statement issued on Friday, December 26, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the strikes were carried out against terrorist camps located within the Bauni forest axis of Tangaza Local Government Area, Sokoto State.

“The Federal Government of Nigeria, 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,” Idris said.

He explained that intelligence reports confirmed the locations were being used as assembly and staging grounds by foreign ISIS fighters infiltrating Nigeria from the Sahel region, working alongside local affiliates.

According to the minister, the operation was conducted between 12:12 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. on Friday, December 26, after receiving explicit approval from President Tinubu.

“The operation was carried out under established command and control structures, with the full involvement of the Armed Forces of Nigeria,” Idris said.



Strikes launched from Gulf of Guinea platforms

The government disclosed that the strikes were launched from maritime platforms located in the Gulf of Guinea after extensive intelligence gathering and reconnaissance.

“A total of 16 GPS-guided precision munitions were deployed using MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial platforms,” the statement said.

The government said the strikes successfully neutralised ISIS elements attempting to penetrate Nigeria through the Sahel corridor.


Debris lands in Kwara, Sokoto but no casualties recorded

Addressing reports of explosions outside the main strike zones, Idris confirmed that debris from expended munitions fell in Jabo, Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State, and in Offa, Kwara state

“No civilian casualties were recorded in either location, and relevant authorities promptly secured the affected areas,” he said.


FG assures Nigerians of control and commitment

Reassuring Nigerians, the minister said the Federal Government remains firmly in control of the country’s security architecture and committed to protecting lives and property.

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

Pakute:
https://www.legit.ng/nigeria/1689909-just-locations-powerful-airstrikes-landed-nigeria-tinbuus-govt-shares-details/

ebukal67x:
No be small work wey Tinubu and the boys don do to get this ISIS people out.

madridguy:
Even though the strike against the terrorists is a welcome development, I'm still not happy that despite the fact we have been fighting insurgency for over a decade now, we are yet to be inspired to create or build weapons to fight them.

By now the FG should have been busy sending our engineering students to countries like US, Iran, Turkey, Israel and Russia to learn how to build drones and other gadgets instead of spending billions every year to buy.

The FG should also work on our borders.

God bless Nigeria.

PlasmaTV:
This is very funny 🤣.

APC trying to cling itself to the strike is the most hilarious news of 2025.

tishbite41:

The zombies have not had it so bad.

PlasmaTV:
Tinubu didn't do JACK.
When Trump tweeted against the insecurity, data boys were jumping up and down shouting like rats.
Now, they're trying to claim victory. A rare case of bipolar.

tishbite41:

The zombies have not had it so bad.

PlasmaTV:
This is very funny 🤣.

APC trying to cling itself to the strike is the most hilarious news of 2025.

Putindbutt:
Tinubu didn't do JACK, it was Gbajue that did both JACK and ELON MUSK... these Bitter people sef.

Putindbutt:
That's why we told you that your Gbajue will never become President, no matter his desperation. How that bûffóòn could say " he welcome an invasion". Does he know the meaning of an invasion?, a low HighQ third class fraud. While his Coalition members are still blaming Tinubu for allowing Trump to take the lead , the Gbajue was talking about welcoming an invasion. You can see how these coalition members are contradicting themselves, no ideology, just a bunch of power hungry vultures.

PlasmaTV:
Are you dyslexic? What gibberish are you spewing?

PlasmaTV:
Go warm eba chop.

Putindbutt:
Okay fine, the issue of Offa in Kwara and Jabo in Sokoto has been clarified.

But we're still asking to see the images of the terrorists that were killed, how many were killed, how many sustained injuries, what's the current situation of the border route?.

The US cannot come here and deceive us with propaganda, this is a country that whenever they successfully carried out any operations, they show proofs and images. Why is this case different?

Show us pictures of the audio strike abeg na.

EyeCumInPeace:
Na these airstrikes go finally lead to the breakup of this forced Geographical Contraption called Nigeria. 😁

Putindbutt:
Okay fine, the issue of Offa in Kwara and Jabo in Sokoto has been clarified.

But we're still asking to see the images of the terrorists that were killed, how many were killed, how many sustained injuries, what's the current situation of the border route?.

The US cannot come here and deceive us with propaganda, this is a country that whenever they successfully carried out any operations, they show proofs and images. Why is this case different?

Show us pictures of the audio strike abeg na.

helinues:
Some part of South East should also be considered as some terrorists are still lurking around Imo state and Anambra

Alex4555:
Bobo you be dey ment b4 b4