Dalena Reporters l December 29, 2025
A United States congressman has announced that additional U.S. airstrikes are expected against terrorist camps in Nigeria, asserting that the initial military action was only the beginning of a broader effort to degrade extremist networks and protect vulnerable communities. Rep. Riley Moore took to his social media platform to dismiss claims that the U.S. operation would lead to a wider war, saying President Donald Trump’s strikes were meant to bring peace and security rather than conflict.
Moore reiterated that recent U.S. military strikes carried out in coordination with the Nigerian government and aimed at militants responsible for violence against civilians have “given hope” to Nigerians who have suffered persistent attacks, particularly Christian communities in the Middle Belt and northwest regions. He stressed that the operation represents only a first step, indicating that “many more [strikes] are to come,” as part of continued efforts to confront ISIS-linked and other extremist groups.
The congressman’s comments underscore ongoing U.S. concern over terrorism in Nigeria, where Islamist militant organisations have been responsible for widespread violence, kidnappings and displacement for more than a decade. Officials involved in the initial Christmas Day strikes said the operations were carried out with Nigerian approval and intelligence support, reflecting a coordinated counter-terrorism initiative between the two nations.
Moore’s remarks come amid heightened public debate in Nigeria and internationally about foreign military involvement, sovereignty and the most effective strategies to address the country’s complex security challenges, with some Nigerian leaders urging broader cooperation while others warn against over-reliance on external force.
The U.S. strikes were first confirmed in late December 2025 when President Trump announced air operations targeting Islamic State militants in Sokoto State, underscoring Washington’s intent to help counter extremist violence that has afflicted various parts of northern and central Nigeria.