The ISIS militants were in Nigeria to work with the Lakurawa and “bandit” gangs, says spokesman. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

It remains unclear who or what was actually hit as both countries tell slightly different stories. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

US defence secretary Pete Hegseth warned militants that more action was coming after American forces hit camps in north-western Nigeria in coordination with Abuja.

US strikes in Nigeria targeted Islamic State (IS) militants from the Sahel who entered the country to work with the Lakurawa jihadist group and "bandit" gangs, according to a spokesman for the Nigerian president.

Nigeria’s government has confirmed the precise locations of US airstrikes carried out in the country’s northwest on Christmas evening, marking a rare instance of foreign military action on Nigerian soil.

The Presidency has disclosed that the United States, US, airstrikes in Sokoto State targeted the ISIS and Lakurawa terrorist groups. One of President Bola

US strikes in Nigeria this week targeted Islamic State militants from the Sahel who were in the country to work with the Lakurawa jihadist group and "bandit" gangs, a spokesman for the Nigerian president told AFP Saturday.

Critics have argued that the attack was bigger on symbolism than substance.

On Saturday, The Washington Post editorial board praised President Donald Trump's Christmas airstrikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria, arguing that the efforts must be sustained.

Federal Government confirms US-backed airstrikes targeted ISIS enclaves in Sokoto, ensuring no civilian casualties reported amidst rising political criticism.