26/12/2025
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Nigeria Confirms U.S.–Nigeria Joint Security Operation Against Terrorists
Abuja, December 26, 2025
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially confirmed that recent airstrikes carried out on terrorist targets in the North-West were the result of ongoing security cooperation and intelligence collaboration between Nigeria and the United States.
In a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government stated that Nigerian authorities remain actively engaged with international partners, including the United States of America, to address the persistent threat of terrorism and violent extremism across the country.
According to the statement, the collaboration involves structured intelligence sharing, strategic coordination, and other forms of security support, conducted in line with international law and with full respect for Nigeria’s sovereignty. The operation reportedly led to precision airstrikes on identified terrorist locations in the North-West region.
The Ministry emphasized that Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts are guided by the protection of civilian lives, national unity, and the dignity of all citizens, irrespective of religion or ethnicity. It noted that terrorist violence against any group remains an affront to Nigeria’s values and global peace.
The Federal Government further assured that it will continue working closely with its partners through established diplomatic and security channels to weaken terrorist networks, disrupt their financing and logistics, and prevent cross-border threats, while also strengthening Nigeria’s own security and intelligence capabilities.
The statement was signed by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, ANIPR, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and dated Friday, December 26, 2025.