United States (US) President, Donald Trump, has confirmed that the US collaborated with Nigeria to conduct air strikes on ISIS targets in Sokoto on Christmas Day. So they understand it.”“I specifically told Pete, I said hit them on Christmas Day, not earlier and not later. We hit them again pretty hard,” Trump said. “We are honoured to be joined today by the First Lady of Nigeria, who also happens to serve as a Christian pastor at the largest church in Nigeria — a very respected woman. Thank you very much, it’s a great honour, a very respected person too,” Trump said, drawing applause from the audience.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 06, 2026 16:01 UTC