Nigeria signals more strikes likely in 'joint' US operations
Summary
Nigeria announced further strikes against jihadist groups following a joint US-Nigerian military operation targeting militants in the country's northwest. The strikes mark increased security cooperation amid ongoing insurgencies and armed conflicts.
Key Points
- Nigeria signaled more strikes against jihadist groups after a Christmas Day US-Nigerian joint operation.
- The strikes targeted militants linked to the Islamic State group, mainly in the northwestern state of Sokoto.
- The Nigerian government provided intelligence and approved the operations, with President Bola Tinubu's go-ahead.
- Public opinion in Nigeria is divided on the US military strikes, reflecting complex religious and regional dynamics.
