The Federal Government of Nigeria has acknowledged that, in shut coordination with the Government of the USA of America, it efficiently performed precision strike operations in opposition to two main Islamic State ISIS terrorist enclaves situated inside the Bauni Forest axis of Tangaza Native Government Space, Sokoto State.

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An announcement signed by Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Info and Nationwide Orientation, mentioned intelligence confirmed that these areas had been getting used as meeting and staging grounds by overseas ISIS components infiltrating Nigeria from the Sahel area, in collaboration with native associates, to plan and execute large-scale terrorist assaults inside Nigerian territory.

The minister acknowledged that the precision strike operations had been executed between 00:12 hours and 01:30 hours on Friday, 26 December 2025, following express approval by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and that the operation was carried out beneath established command and management constructions, with the total involvement of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and beneath the supervision of the Honourable Ministers of Defence and International Affairs, in addition to the Chief of Defence Employees.

“The strikes had been launched from maritime platforms domiciled within the Gulf of Guinea, after intensive intelligence gathering, operational planning, and reconnaissance,” the assertion mentioned.

“A complete of 16 GPS-guided precision munitions had been deployed utilizing MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial platforms, efficiently neutralising the focused ISIS components trying to penetrate Nigeria from the Sahel hall.

“Throughout the course of the operation, particles from expended munitions fell in Jabo, Tambuwal Native Government Space of Sokoto State, and in Offa, Kwara State, close to the premises of a resort. No civilian casualties had been recorded in both location, and related authorities promptly secured the affected areas.”

The Federal Government of Nigeria reiterated its unwavering resolve to confront, degrade, and eradicate terrorist threats, significantly these posed by transnational extremist networks in search of to undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty and safety. Nigeria stays absolutely aligned with its strategic companions and Pals of Nigeria in executing coordinated actions aimed toward guaranteeing lasting peace, border safety, and regional stability.

The Federal Government assured all Nigerians that it stays firmly in management of the nationwide safety structure and is absolutely dedicated to the safety of lives and property. Residents are urged to stay calm and vigilant as decisive actions proceed in opposition to all terrorist teams threatening the nation.