The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that the current joint airstrikes carried out by Nigerian and United States army forces in opposition to ISIS terrorist components in North-West Nigeria had been performed with the approval of the suitable Federal Authorities authorities.
The disclosure was made on Friday by the Director of Defence Info (DDI), Main Common Samaila Uba.
In an announcement titled, “Armed Forces of Nigeria in Conjunction with the USA Conduct Precision Strikes Towards Overseas ISIS Parts in North-West Nigeria.”
Main Common Uba defined that the operation was a part of ongoing coordinated efforts to dismantle terrorist networks and different legal {groups} that pose severe threats to Nigeria’s nationwide safety.
He said that the strikes had been primarily based on credible intelligence and executed with detailed operational planning to considerably weaken the operational capabilities of the focused terrorist components whereas minimising collateral harm.
The DDI emphasised that the joint operation highlights the Federal Authorities’s resolve, in collaboration with strategic worldwide companions, to deal with transnational terrorism and stop overseas fighters from establishing or increasing a foothold within the nation.
Reaffirming the Armed Forces’ dedication, Main Common Uba careworn that Nigeria’s army stays devoted to defending lives and property and can proceed supporting joint, inter-agency, and worldwide efforts to revive lasting peace and safety nationwide.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria reiterates its unwavering dedication to defending lives and property and to supporting joint and inter-agency efforts geared toward restoring lasting peace and safety throughout all elements of the nation,” the assertion concluded.