Nigeria, U.S. Conduct Joint Military Strike In Northwest, Signal More Operations to Come
The Nigerian government confirmed Friday that it carried out a “joint” precision military operation with United States forces on Christmas Day, targeting ISIS-affiliated militants in the northwestern state of Sokoto. The action signals a potential escalation in coordinated counter-terrorism efforts amid complex regional security crises. In a televised interview, Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, stated…