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Joint US-Nigerian strikes hit suspected ISIS camps in Sokoto state. The United States says it struck Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria, the White House and US Africa Command said on Thursday, reports Cape {town} Etc.

According to Reuters, the strike came at the request of Nigeria’s government and targeted locations in Sokoto state, US officials said. The military said the operation killed multiple militants.

President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he ordered a ‘powerful and deadly strike’ against what he called ‘ISIS Terrorist Scum’ who he said were attacking Christians.

Nigeria’s foreign minister described the action as a ‘joint operation’ against terrorists and said it was part of ongoing security cooperation with the United States. He told the BBC the strikes were not aimed at any religion.

AP News reports, security analysts say the fighters in the northwest are likely linked to the Islamic State Sahel Province, known locally as Lakurawa, which has grown more active and violent in border areas. Analysts warn air strikes alone will not fix deep governance and poverty problems that drive the violence.

A US defence official and the Pentagon released footage showing at least one projectile launched from a vessel. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth thanked Nigerian authorities and said: ‘More to come.’

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