Trump Orders First U.S. Strikes in Nigeria
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President Donald Trump has ordered military action against armed groups in Nigeria for the first time. The operation was carried out on December 25.
The move strengthens U.S. security cooperation with the Nigerian government in Abuja. It follows a November pledge by Trump to target what he called "terrorists."
He had specifically vowed to go after fighters he accused of attacking Christians in the West African nation. No further details about the Christmas Day strikes have been released.