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Nigeria Reveals It Provided Intelligence for US-Led Military Strikes as Defense Secretary Warns of More Operations
The Nigerian government has announced that it played a role in the American military operation conducted on December 25, according to the nation's foreign minister on Friday.
Former President Donald Trump previously declared the aerial attacks against Islamic State fighters in north-west Nigeria after a period of decrying the organization for targeting Christians.
Detailed Discussions Preceded the Operation
Nigeria's foreign minister, Yusuf Tuggar, indicated that he had held "lengthy" discussions with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio immediately before and after the airstrike.
He further added that Nigeria's president, Bola Tinubu, had granted authorization for the military action. Tuggar did not rule out further strikes, characterizing them as an "ongoing process" that would also involve other countries.
"The strikes had nothing to do with a specific faith," Tuggar emphasized in an discussion with the BBC. "It is about attacking terrorists who have been murdering Nigerian citizens."
American Official Predicts of More Strikes in Nigeria
Shortly following the Christmas Day operation, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth cautioned of more strikes against ISIS locations in north-western Nigeria.
Hegseth described the strikes as part of efforts to stop the killing of Christians, a stance reiterated by the former president. In a social media post, Hegseth stated, "The president was clear... the killing of innocent Christians in Nigeria must cease. More to come..."
Supporters' Response to the Airstrikes
The holiday military operation were hailed by some political allies of the ex-leader, who had been agitating for a strong military reaction to the attacks against Christians.
"There is no a better way to observe the holiday than by avenging the death of Christians," commented one prominent political figure on a digital platform.
Key Points from the Revelations
- Intelligence Sharing: Nigeria actively provided crucial information for the US-led operation.
- Presidential Authorization: President Bola Tinubu gave the green light for the military action.
- Ongoing Process: The operation is viewed as an "ongoing process" with the possibility of future actions.
- Secular Objective: Nigerian officials maintain the strikes are focused on combating militants, not religion.
- US Commitment: A top American defense leader has signaled additional strikes are likely.
This development underscores the evolving security cooperation between the West African nation and the United States in combating terrorist threats in the region.
Kim Ramirez
A passionate golfer and journalist with over a decade of experience covering PGA tours and equipment innovations.
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