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U.S. forces carried out a rare, direct strike inside Nigeria on Christmas Day—sparking immediate debate over counterterrorism, sovereignty, and religion.

On Dec. 25, 2024, U.S. Africa Command says suspected ISIS-linked camps in Sokoto State were hit, killing multiple militants. Nigerian officials confirm the operation was approved—but offer a different account of how it happened, including claims of precision munitions launched by drones and impacts across several locations.

President Donald Trump announced the strike first on Truth Social, calling it a “Christmas present” and framing the mission around alleged anti-Christian violence. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth echoed that message, while Nigeria’s government praised the attack and said it provided intelligence. Critics, however, argue the rollout and optics raise serious sovereignty questions—and that Nigeria’s security crisis is more complex than a single narrative.

In this video, we break down what was hit, who’s being blamed (ISIS-linked networks, Lakurawa, and regional pipelines), what Nigeria and the U.S. are saying, and what to watch next—including casualty reporting, targeting questions, and whether more partner-backed strikes are coming.

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