The Federal Government has confirmed that recent airstrikes targeting terrorist camps in Nigeria’s North-West were carried out through intelligence collaboration and security cooperation with the United States.
In a statement issued on Friday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government said Nigerian authorities are engaged in structured security cooperation with international partners, including the United States, to address the ongoing threat of terrorism and violent extremism.
The ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, said the collaboration led to “precision hits” on terrorist targets through airstrikes conducted in the North-West.
According to the statement, the cooperation is in line with established international practice and bilateral agreements, and involves intelligence sharing, strategic coordination and other forms of support consistent with international law and respect for Nigeria’s sovereignty.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria confirms that Nigerian authorities remain engaged in structured security cooperation with international partners, including the United States of America, in addressing the persistent threat of terrorism and violent extremism,” the statement said. “This has led to precision hits on terrorist targets in Nigeria by airstrikes in the North-West.”
Ebienfa added that Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts are guided by the protection of civilian lives, national unity and the rights and dignity of all citizens, regardless of religion or ethnicity.
He stressed that terrorist violence, whether directed at Christians, Muslims or other communities, remains unacceptable and poses a threat to Nigeria’s values as well as regional and international security.
The spokesperson further noted that the Federal Government will continue to work with international partners through established diplomatic and security channels to weaken terrorist networks, disrupt their financing and logistics, prevent cross-border threats and strengthen Nigeria’s security institutions and intelligence capabilities.
The ministry said it would continue to engage relevant partners and keep the public informed through official channels.
