THE Nigeria Police Force has confirmed it is aware of the United States’ recent military strikes on terrorist targets in Sokoto State but says it will not disclose any details of the operation to the public.
Speaking today, the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the police possess intelligence related to the strikes but have chosen to withhold further information.
According to him, the police are actively involved in intelligence gathering beyond information sharing, but matters relating to the operation remain sensitive.
He explained that while there was cooperation surrounding the strikes, the issue falls within the purview of national defence and should be addressed by the appropriate military authorities.
The comments followed confirmation by the United States that it carried out airstrikes against jihadist groups in northern Nigeria on December 25, 2025, with the consent of the Nigerian government.
The US Department of Defense said the operation resulted in the killing of multiple ISIS fighters.
US President Donald Trump announced the strikes on his Truth Social platform, describing them as “powerful and deadly” and insisting that his administration would not allow what he termed “radical Islamic terrorism” to thrive. His remarks comes weeks after he raised concerns about attacks on Christians in Nigeria.
The Nigerian government, however, said the operation was a joint security effort approved by President Bola Tinubu.
Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar stated that Nigeria worked alongside the United States to combat terrorism, stressing that the operation was not directed at any religion.
He reaffirmed that Nigeria is a multi-religious country committed to safeguarding the lives and property of all its citizens through partnerships with international allies.
The strikes followed Trump’s earlier comments describing Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, citing what he called an existential threat to Christians in the country.
The Federal Government has since rejected those claims, maintaining that it is tackling insecurity without religious bias.