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BREAKING: US military air strikes hit terrorists’ hideouts in Nigeria – Trump

Steven Atogi by Steven Atogi
December 26, 2025
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Trump designates Nigeria as ‘Country of Particular Concern’ over killings of Christians
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President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, has revealed US military strikes in Nigeria.

Trump, who made the announcement on Christmas day, said that was the beginning of more of such attacks.

He said the powerful and deadly air strikes on terrorists hideouts located in Sokoto, a north western state in Nigeria, was against ISIS-affiliated terrorists.

Recall that sometime in November 2025, Trump complained about the killing of Christians in the north west and north central regions of Nigeria.

The US leader warned that his administration would not allow it to continue, vowing to strike the terrorists at their hideout.

After several deliberations with Nigerian authorities following the threat, both side announced that agreements have been reached on the way forward.

Suddenly, the US government announced that it struck terrorists in Sokoto forest on Thursday night.

“In my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria,” Trump wrote on his Trust Social.

Trump vowed there will no place for radical Islamic terrorism under his leadership. 

Steven Atogi

Steven Atogi

Steven Atogi is Editor-in-chief at Umpire News. Formerly Editor-in-chief at DreamsNG Magazine. A skilled editor, writer and researcher with over a decade experience in politics, economy, sports and entertainment news editing; feature writing, copywriting and digital news sourcing. He has published in traditional and new media across local and international media outlets. He is keen on public policy, politics, economy, and social justice themes.

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