President Donald Trump stated in a publish on his social media platform Thursday that he launched a “highly effective and lethal strike” on ISIS terrorists in Nigeria, whom he claimed have been “focusing on and viciously killing, primarily, harmless Christians.”
This comes after the president posted a video in early November threatening to enter Nigeria “guns-a-blazing.” Round that point, Protection Secretary Pete Hegseth echoed Trump’s message and stated in a publish on X that the Division of Protection was “making ready for motion.”
“I’ve beforehand warned these Terrorists that if they didn’t cease the slaughtering of Christians, there can be hell to pay, and tonight, there was. The Division of Conflict executed quite a few excellent strikes, as solely the US is able to doing,” Trump added within the publish.
It’s not but clear the end result of that strike or what the precise goal was. ABC Information has requested the White Home for extra info.
In a publish on X, Hegseth additional stated there shall be “extra to return” and expressed his gratitude to the Nigerian authorities for its assist and cooperation.
“The President was clear final month: the killing of harmless Christians in Nigeria (and elsewhere) should finish.
“The @DeptofWar is at all times prepared, so ISIS discovered tonight — on Christmas.”
Hegseth ended his publish with, “Merry Christmas!”
It is a growing story. Please verify again for updates.
