President Trump announced a “powerful and deadly strike” by the US military against the Islamic State in north-western Nigeria, emphasizing the group’s attacks on Christians. The operation, coordinated with Nigeria’s government, was described as a joint effort targeting terrorists. Trump previously declared Nigeria a “country of particular concern” over threats to its Christian population, despite reports indicating no disproportionate targeting of Christians. Nigerian officials affirmed ongoing security cooperation with the US to combat terrorism while emphasizing religious tolerance.
