“US airstrike in Northwest Nigeria ‘reckless’ – Sowore
Former presidential candidate and activist Omoyele Sowore has strongly condemned the recent U.S. airstrike targeting suspected ISIS fighters in northwest Nigeria.
According to Sowore, the operation threatens Nigeria’s sovereignty and regional stability.
“Nobody should be rejoicing about this. This is an imperialist move on the part of Trump,” he said.
Direct Military Intervention Unacceptable – Sowore
Sowore emphasized that while international assistance can take many forms, foreign military action within Nigeria’s borders is unacceptable.
“The U.S. could help the Nigerian military, but U.S. forces carrying out attacks inside Nigeria is extremely dangerous, reckless, and bad,” he added.
He described the strike as “a sad day for the so-called African liberation and independence.”
Trump Claims Strike Targeted ISIS Fighters
The development came after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on his Truth Social platform that American forces had launched a military strike against ISIS operatives in northwest Nigeria.
Trump claimed the targeted fighters had killed innocent Christians at unprecedented levels.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria,” he said.
Trump warned that his administration had previously cautioned these fighters that any continued attacks on Christians would have consequences.
AFRICOM Confirms Airstrike in Sokoto State
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed the operation on X, stating it occurred “at the request of Nigerian authorities” and resulted in the deaths of “multiple ISIS terrorists.”
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth also acknowledged Nigeria’s cooperation, hinting at potential further military actions without providing details.
The strike was reportedly carried out in “Soboto state,” an apparent reference to Sokoto State.
Residents Panic After Explosion in Jabo Village
Residents of Jabo village in Tambuwal Local Government Area, Sokoto State, were thrown into panic on Christmas night after a loud explosion rocked their community.
Eyewitnesses said the explosion, suspected to be linked to the airstrike, caused immediate fear among villagers.
“It happened suddenly in the night. The explosion caused fear, but thank God it did not land among people,” one resident said, confirming the widespread alarm.
