United States President Donald Trump has announced he authorized a “powerful and deadly strike” against an ISIS terrorist base in Northwest Nigeria.
The announcement was made via his Truth Social account, where he stated that the U.S. Department of War executed “numerous perfect strikes” targeting the extremists.
..., published shortly after midnight on Boxing Day, came as many Nigerians retired after Christmas celebrations. It also follows a terrorist bombing earlier in the day at a mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, prompting calls for increased vigilance by the Nigerian Army.
According to his Truth Social post, Trump said the strike was executed “as only the United States is capable of doing,” and vowed the country would not allow “Radical Islamic Terrorism to prosper,” adding a holiday greeting, “MERRY CHRISTMAS to all, including the dead Terrorists.” 
In his post, Trump declared:
As of press time, Nigerian government officials had not issued a formal response to the U.S. military action. However, the US Secretary for Department of War thanked the Nigerian government for support, suggesting the government may have been aware.
This latest strike follows repeated warnings from President Trump over alleged religiously motivated violence in Nigeria.
In November, Trump publicly threatened military intervention and directed the U.S. Department of Defense to prepare for potential action in Nigeria.
Meanwhile, tensions remain high following a deadly explosion at a mosque in Maiduguri’s Gamboru Market on Christmas Day. The Nigerian Army has since issued security alerts, urging increased protection of churches during the festive period.
Trump’s statement and the U.S. strike represent a dramatic shift in foreign military engagement in Nigeria’s internal security crisis, especially on religious grounds.
The move raises questions about sovereignty, bilateral cooperation, and the role of global powers in Nigeria’s domestic affairs.
While the U.S. claims the strikes are in defense of persecuted Christians, Nigerian authorities maintain that the violence affects citizens of all faiths and is driven by complex regional, ethnic, and socio-economic factors — not just religious intolerance.
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This is a developing story, and Naijaonpoint will continue to monitor and update as more official responses and verified military details emerge.