The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that it successfully carried out coordinated precision strike operations against two key Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist hideouts in the Bauni Forest area of Tangaza Local Government Area, Sokoto State, in collaboration with the United States Government.
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In a statement issued by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, intelligence reports confirmed that the targeted locations served as assembly points and operational bases for foreign ISIS fighters entering Nigeria from the Sahel region and working alongside local affiliates to plan and execute large-scale terrorist attacks.
The Federal Government, According to the minister, the operations were conducted between 12:12 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. on Friday, December 26, 2025, following explicit approval from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The strikes were executed within established command and control frameworks, with the full participation of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, under the supervision of the Ministers of Defence and Foreign Affairs, as well as the Chief of Defence Staff.
“The strikes were launched from maritime platforms domiciled in the Gulf of Guinea, after extensive intelligence gathering, operational planning, and reconnaissance,” the statement said.
“A total of 16 GPS-guided precision munitions were deployed using MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial platforms, successfully neutralising the targeted ISIS elements attempting to penetrate Nigeria from the Sahel corridor.
“During the course of the operation, debris from expended munitions fell in Jabo, Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State, and in Offa, Kwara State, near the premises of a hotel. No civilian casualties were recorded in either location, and relevant authorities promptly secured the affected areas.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria reiterated its unwavering resolve to confront, degrade, and eliminate terrorist threats, particularly those posed by transnational extremist networks seeking to undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty and security. Nigeria remains fully aligned with its strategic partners and Friends of Nigeria in executing coordinated actions aimed at ensuring lasting peace, border security, and regional stability.
The Federal Government assured all Nigerians that it remains firmly in control of the national security architecture and is fully committed to the protection of lives and property. Citizens are urged to remain calm and vigilant as decisive actions continue against all terrorist groups threatening the nation.
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