Inside StoryDo Donald Trump’s strikes in Nigeria serve any purpose?
## US Air Strikes in Northwestern Nigeria
US Air Strikes in Northwestern Nigeria
On a recent date, the United States conducted air strikes targeting ISIL (ISIS) in northwestern Nigeria. This operation was announced by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who emphasized the objective of halting the group's activities.
In November, a statement from then-President Donald Trump indicated potential US action if the Nigerian government did not address the situation. The focus of these actions is to mitigate the targeting of specific groups within Nigeria.
The situation has prompted input from several experts:
On a recent date, the United States conducted air strikes targeting ISIL (ISIS) in northwestern Nigeria.
Malik Samuel, Senior Researcher at Good Governance Africa Ebenezer Obadare, Senior Fellow for Africa Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations David Otto, Deputy Director of Counterterrorism Training at the International Academy for the Fight Against Terrorism
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
