Pete Hegseth says ‘more to come’ as Nigerian minister confirms his country provided intelligence for first wave

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The US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, has warned of new strikes against Islamic State targets in north-western Nigeria, hours after the US military took action against militant camps in what Donald Trump has characterised as efforts to stop the killing of Christians.

Hegseth wrote on X: “The president was clear last month: the killing of innocent Christians in Nigeria (and elsewhere) must end. The [Pentagon] is always ready, so ISIS found out tonight - on Christmas. More to come … Grateful for Nigerian government support & cooperation. Merry Christmas!”

Source: Guardian - World News