The Federal Authorities of Nigeria has revealed that President Bola Tinubu permitted america of America precision strike operations towards two main Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist enclaves situated throughout the Bauni forest axis of Tangaza Native Authorities Space, Sokoto State.
Minister of data and nationwide orientation, Mohammed Idris, in an announcement on Friday, stated intelligence confirmed that the places had been getting used as meeting and staging grounds by international ISIS components infiltrating Nigeria from the Sahel area, in collaboration with native associates, to plan and execute large-scale terrorist assaults inside Nigerian territory.
The minister stated: “The precision strike operations had been executed between 00:12 hours and 01:30 hours on Friday, 26 December, 2025, following specific approval by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
“The operation was carried out below established command and management buildings, with the complete involvement of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and below the supervision of the Honourable Ministers of Defence and Overseas Affairs, in addition to the Chief of Defence Workers.
“The strikes had been launched from maritime platforms domiciled within the Gulf of Guinea, after in depth intelligence gathering, operational planning, and reconnaissance.
“A complete of 16 GPS-guided precision munitions had been deployed utilizing MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial platforms, efficiently neutralising the focused ISIS components trying to penetrate Nigeria from the Sahel hall.
“Throughout the course of the operation, particles from expended munitions fell in Jabo, Tambuwal Native Authorities Space of Sokoto State, and in Offa, Kwara State, close to the premises of a lodge. No civilian casualties had been recorded in both location, and related authorities promptly secured the affected areas.”
Idris stated the federal government is eager to confront, degrade, and eradicate terrorist threats, “notably these posed by transnational extremist networks in search of to undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty and safety.”
He stated Nigeria stays absolutely aligned with its strategic companions and Pals of Nigeria in executing coordinated actions geared toward guaranteeing lasting peace, border safety, and regional stability.
“The Federal Authorities assures all Nigerians that it stays firmly in command of the nationwide safety structure and is absolutely dedicated to the safety of lives and property. Residents are urged to stay calm and vigilant as decisive actions proceed towards all terrorist {groups} threatening the nation,” he added.