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US warns of more Nigeria strikes as Abuja talks of ‘joint ongoing operations’

africaDecember 26, 2025
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US warns of more Nigeria strikes as Abuja talks of ‘joint ongoing operations’
Pete Hegseth says ‘more to come’ as Nigerian minister confirms his country provided intelligence for first wave

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!”

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Source: Guardian - World News

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