Pete Hegseth, US Conflict Secretary, has thanked the Nigerian authorities for the assist rendered in the course of the decimation of terror targets on Thursday.
The US had launched a serious army operation towards terrorists within the North-West area.
Hegseth, who met with the Nigerian delegation that visited US after President Donald Trump declared Nigeria a Nation of Specific Concern, mentioned the terrorists came upon that his division “is all the time prepared”.
“The President was clear final month: the killing of harmless Christians in Nigeria (and elsewhere) should finish.
“The @DeptofWar is all the time prepared, so ISIS came upon tonight — on Christmas. Extra to return… Grateful for Nigerian authorities assist & cooperation.”
In a press release on Friday morning, the Ministry of International Affairs mentioned the airstrikes have been launched as a part of efforts to handle the persistent threat of terrorism and violent extremism.
Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson of the Ministry, mentioned the motion was taken to guard lives.
“The Ministry of International Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria confirms that Nigerian authorities stay engaged in structured safety cooperation with worldwide companions, together with the USA of America, in addressing the persistent threat of terrorism and violent extremism. This has led to precision hits on terrorist targets in Nigeria by air strikes within the North West.”
“In step with established worldwide follow and bilateral understandings, this cooperation contains the alternate of intelligence, strategic coordination, and different types of assist per worldwide legislation, mutual respect for sovereignty, and shared commitments to regional and world safety.
“Nigeria reiterates that every one counter-terrorism efforts are guided by the primacy of defending civilian lives, safeguarding nationwide unity, and upholding the rights and dignity of all residents, irrespective of religion or ethnicity. Terrorist violence in any type whether or not directed at Christians, Muslims, or different communities stays an affront to Nigeria’s values and to worldwide peace and safety.
“The Federal Authorities continues to work carefully with its companions via established diplomatic and safety channels to weaken terrorist networks, disrupt their financing and logistics, and forestall cross-border threats, whereas strengthening Nigeria’s personal safety establishments and intelligence capabilities,” the assertion learn.