Five were killed in earlier attack on Mosque While Washington's overnight attack on IS targets in Nigeria are, it said, a defence of Christians in the country, Muslims have suffered a security crisis as well. Just two days ago, at least five worshippers were killed and 35 others injured when a suspected suicide bomber attacked … Continue reading What you should know about US airstrikes in Nigeria
US airstrikes targeted so-called Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria overnight, in the state of Sokoto. Nigeria, whose overstretched military is battling multiple armed groups, said the US operation was part of an exchange of intel between the two countries. Washington has not said which group was targeted - only that they hit militants who … Continue reading US bombs IS in Nigeria; What happened and why in few words
'Deadly strikes' target Islamic State militants - stay with us for our live coverage As part of ongoing "security cooperation", Nigeria said it gave the greenlight for a US attack in the northwest. Donald Trump, posting on social media, said "powerful and deadly" strikes were executed against so-called Islamic State militants. Underpinning Washington's drive for … Continue reading President Donald Trump confirms US launched strike against IS in northwest Nigeria
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