The Federal Government has confirmed ongoing security and intelligence cooperation with the United States following recent airstrikes on terrorist positions in Nigeria’s North-West region.
In a press statement issued on Wednesday, the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Nigerian authorities remain engaged in structured collaboration with international partners, including the United States of America, to tackle terrorism and violent extremism.
Naijaonpoint recalls that the United States had carried out multiple air strikes on Islamic State (ISIS) militants in north-west Nigeria. President Donald Trump announced the development on Thursday, saying the operation targeted fighters accused of killing mainly Christians in the region.
Intelligence sharing behind precision strikes
The ministry said the partnership has contributed to “precision hits on terrorist targets in Nigeria by air strikes in the North West.”
It stated, “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria confirms that Nigerian authorities remain engaged in structured security cooperation with international partners, including the United States of America, in addressing the persistent threat of terrorism and violent extremism.”
According to the statement, the cooperation follows established international practice and bilateral understandings, and includes intelligence exchange, strategic coordination and other forms of support.
The government stressed that the collaboration is conducted “consistent with international law, mutual respect for sovereignty, and shared commitments to regional and global security.”
It added that the protection of civilian lives guides Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts, the safeguarding of national unity and the upholding of the rights and dignity of all citizens.
The ministry noted that terrorist violence, regardless of the target, remains unacceptable.
“Nigeria reiterates that all counter-terrorism efforts are guided by the primacy of protecting civilian lives, safeguarding national unity, and upholding the rights and dignity of all citizens, irrespective of faith or ethnicity,” the statement read.
It added that “terrorist violence in any form, whether directed at Christians, Muslims, or other communities, remains an affront to Nigeria’s values and to international peace and security.”
The Federal Government said it would continue working with partners through diplomatic and security channels to weaken terrorist networks, disrupt their financing and logistics, and prevent cross-border threats.
The ministry also assured that Nigeria is strengthening its own security institutions and intelligence capabilities, adding that it would keep the public informed through official channels.