Full Text: Nigeria – United States Security Cooperation and Intelligence Collaboration Hits Targets in Nigeria.
**The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria confirmed that Nigerian authorities remain engaged in structured security cooperation with International partners including the United States of America, in addressing the persistent threat of terrorism. This has led to precision hits on terrorists targets in Nigeria by air strikes in the Northwest.
**In line with established International practice and bilateral understanding, this cooperation include the exchange of intelligence, strategic coordination and other forms of support consistent with International law; mutual respect for sovereignty and shared commitments to regional and global security.
**Nigeria reiterates that all counter – terrorism efforts are guided by the primacy of protecting civilian lives, safeguarding national unity and upholding the rights and dignity of all citizens, irrespective of faith or ethnicity.
**Terrorist violence in any form whether directing at christians, muslims, other communities remain affront to Nigeria’s values and to international peace and security.
**Federal Government continues to work closely with its partners through established diplomatic and security channels to weaken terrorist networks, distrupt their financing and logistics, and prevent cross – border threats, while strengthening Nigeria’s own security institutions and intelligence capabilities.
**The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to engage relevant partners and keep the public informed through appropriate official channels.
SIGNED: Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, anipr. Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja. Friday 26th, December 2025
