Nigeria confirms intelligence sharing in US-led strikes against 'powerful' organizations
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, ABUJA: The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement on X on Friday, December 26, in light of America’s Christmas night strike.
The press release stated that the recent strikes in North West Nigeria were a collaborative effort between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and its international partners, including the United States of America, to battle the “persistent threat of t*****ism and violent extremism.”
It also stated that the cooperation between the two countries included “shared intelligence” and other forms of support in line with international law and mutual respect for sovereignty.
Nigeria shares insights about the US strikes
Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nigeria, issued a press release about the recent American strikes in the nation’s North West region.
It stated that the attack was in accordance with international practice and “bilateral understandings” with the United States of America, noting that it included sharing information, “strategic coordination,” and “shared commitments to regional and global security.”
He further said that the efforts made by the Federal Government of Nigeria were aimed at protecting lives, safeguarding national unity, and to uphold the rights and dignity of its citizens.
“Irrespective of faith or ethnicity,” the post read.
The press release also stated that the government would continue to work with its international partners to weaken “t*****ist networks” to ruin their finances and logistics.
It also assured the public that it would keep them informed through “appropriate official channels.”
US targeted ‘powerful and deadly’ organizations
On Christmas, the Department of War, upon Donald Trump’s directive, launched strikes against m****ants linked to I**S in north-western Nigeria.
The president announced the strikes in a Truth Social post, noting that the t*****ists had been “primarily” targeting Christians.
He further warned those indulging in organized violence, noting that there would be many more strikes if the “slaughter of Christians” continued.
The Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, also commented on the strike while praising the attacks. He said that Nigeria was focused on protecting innocent lives and the “defeat of t*****ism” through coordinated action.
“This challenge goes beyond borders, and so must the response,” he added.
He further stated that Nigeria’s approach was “firm, collaborative,” and based on the understanding that security in Nigeria was “inseparable from security” across the wider region.
