United States President Donald Trump has issued a contemporary warning to terrorists working in Nigeria, saying additional army motion will comply with if the killing of Christians continues.
The warning comes after confirmed U.S. airstrikes towards Islamic State (ISIS) parts in Nigeria’s North-West area.
Trump disclosed that he personally authorised the army operation, describing it as a direct response to what he mentioned had been sustained assaults on Christian communities.
In line with him, the strikes had been carried out after earlier warnings to the group went unheeded.
“Tonight, at my course as Commander in Chief, america launched a robust and lethal strike towards ISIS terrorist scum in Northwest Nigeria, who’ve been concentrating on and viciously killing, primarily, harmless Christians, at ranges not seen for a few years, and even centuries,” Trump wrote.
The U.S. president mentioned the operation was meant to ship a robust message to terrorist {groups} that the continued concentrating on of non secular communities wouldn’t be tolerated. He famous that the newest strikes adopted earlier threats of extreme penalties.
“I’ve beforehand warned these terrorists that if they didn’t cease the slaughtering of Christians, there can be hell to pay, and tonight, there was,” he added.
Trump additionally praised the execution of the operation, stressing America’s dedication to confront extremist {groups} wherever they function. He mentioned the strikes demonstrated the capability and resolve of the U.S. army.
“The Division of Warfare executed quite a few excellent strikes, as solely america is able to doing. Underneath my management, our nation won’t permit radical Islamic terrorism to prosper,” he acknowledged.
In a message launched throughout the Christmas interval, Trump warned that extra assaults can be carried out if the killings persist. He described the strikes as a needed response and hinted at sustained army stress.
“Could God bless our army, and Merry Christmas to all, together with the useless terrorists—of which there will probably be many extra if their slaughter of Christians continues,” he mentioned.
U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth additionally reacted to the event, describing the strikes as a transparent sign to ISIS and comparable {groups}. He acknowledged the position of Nigerian authorities in supporting the operation.
“The President was clear final month: the killing of harmless Christians in Nigeria (and elsewhere) should finish,” Hegseth wrote. “The @DeptofWar is all the time prepared, so ISIS came upon tonight—on Christmas. Grateful for Nigerian authorities assist and cooperation. Merry Christmas!”
In the meantime, america Africa Command confirmed that a number of ISIS fighters had been killed throughout the operation. The strikes had been mentioned to have taken place in Sokoto State, in coordination with Nigerian safety companies.
“On the course of the President of america and the Secretary of Warfare, and in coordination with Nigerian authorities, U.S. Africa Command performed strikes towards ISIS terrorists in Nigeria on Dec. 25, 2025, in Sokoto State,” the command mentioned.