US Warships Fired Missiles Into Nigeria — Military Sources Reveal How Terror Camps Were Wiped Out

BREAKING NEWS: US Navy Strikes Terror Camps in Nigeria as Military Confirms Joint Operation Success

US military missile and drone strike targeting terrorist camps in North West Nigeria

Fresh details have emerged from top military sources confirming that recent precision strikes carried out by the United States Navy in North West Nigeria were part of a highly coordinated joint operation with Nigerian forces, aimed at crushing a looming wave of terrorist attacks.

The strikes, described as decisive and intelligence-driven, reportedly neutralised foreign-linked terror cells preparing large-scale assaults across multiple northern states during the Christmas and New Year period.

‘Nigeria Provided the Targets, US Pulled the Trigger’

Senior security sources disclosed that Nigerian intelligence units identified and verified high-value terrorist locations before engaging US military firepower to execute the strikes.

According to the sources, the operation has now entered a “mop-up” phase, with Nigerian forces consolidating gains on the ground and dismantling remaining terror logistics.

Intelligence Warned of Mass Terrorist Influx From Sahel

Prior to the strikes, intelligence assessments reportedly detected a massive convergence of armed fighters crossing into Nigeria through Sahelian corridors linked to Mali and Burkina Faso.

The infiltrating groups were said to be plotting coordinated attacks on communities across Sokoto, Zamfara, Niger, and Katsina, exploiting festive crowds and reduced vigilance.

ISIS-Linked Cells Targeted

Security sources said the strikes focused on foreign-linked ISIS factions operating in the region, including the Lakurawa and Jenni terror networks, which had allegedly mobilised fighters and weapons from across West Africa.

These cells were reportedly preparing coordinated raids on rural settlements, security formations, and transit corridors.

Tomahawk Missiles and Armed Drones Deployed

Information circulating within defence circles indicates that at least one Tomahawk cruise missile was launched from a US naval platform operating in international waters off the Gulf of Guinea, while advanced long-range drones provided real-time targeting and strike assessment.

Military officials insist the operation relied on layered surveillance and precision strike architecture designed to neutralise terror hubs while minimising civilian harm.

Civilian Casualty Concerns Addressed

Responding to fears of collateral damage, sources said the strikes were highly selective, targeting only verified terrorist combatants, command locations, and logistics sites.

Surveillance systems were reportedly used extensively before, during, and after the strikes to confirm targets and assess impact.

Nigeria–US Military Cooperation Deepens

The operation highlights the expanding security collaboration between Nigeria and international partners as authorities confront the growing threat of transnational terrorism spilling from unstable Sahel regions into Nigeria’s north-west.

Security analysts say the strikes mark a significant escalation in Nigeria’s counter-terror strategy and signal that cross-border terror mobilisation will now face swift, coordinated response.

A New Phase in Nigeria’s War on Terror

As Nigerian forces continue ground operations, observers warn that the strikes could reshape the security landscape in the region — raising fresh questions about sovereignty, foreign military involvement, and how far Nigeria is willing to go to stop insurgent expansion.

For now, the message from military circles appears clear: planned mass attacks were stopped and the battlefield has shifted.