Christmas Strike: Trump Orders Bombing of ISIS in Nigeria | WPN World People News

U.S. President Donald Trump posted on social media on the evening of Christmas Day (the 25th), stating that U.S. forces had carried out lethal attacks against Islamic State (IS) extremist terrorists in northwestern Nigeria, vowing to completely wipe out their camps. He added that the relevant strikes had been executed “perfectly” on multiple occasions.

In his post, Trump described the Islamic State as “terrorist scum,” accusing the group of targeting and brutally killing innocent Christians. He said he had previously warned IS that if it did not stop the massacres, it would pay a price. However, he did not provide further details regarding the specific targets or the timing of the attacks.

Nigerian authorities also confirmed that the United States had recently launched airstrikes against IS militant bases in northwestern Nigeria. Nigeria reportedly participated in intelligence gathering, planning, reconnaissance, and post-operation efforts. The U.S. military deployed MQ-9 Reaper drones, using 16 GPS-guided missiles to conduct precision strikes, successfully killing multiple Islamic State fighters.

The airstrikes did not come without warning. Last month, Trump had cautioned Nigerian authorities that if violence against Christians was not curbed, military action would be taken. As of now, details and the scope of the operation remain unclear, and accounts from the United States and Nigeria regarding the strikes are inconsistent. Analysts suggest the actions may be linked to shifts in the global energy landscape and competition over key strategic mineral supply chains.