The Federal Government has confirmed ongoing security and intelligence collaboration between Nigeria and the United States following airstrikes targeting terrorist groups in Nigeria’s Northwest.

“This cooperation has enabled precision strikes on terrorist positions in the North West,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on Friday. The statement, signed by spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa, emphasized that Nigerian authorities remain engaged in structured security partnerships with international allies, including the United States, to tackle terrorism and violent extremism.

The ministry explained that the collaboration, which facilitated the airstrikes, involves intelligence sharing, strategic coordination, and other forms of support conducted in accordance with international law, respect for Nigeria’s sovereignty, and shared security commitments.

“Nigeria reiterates that all counter-terrorism efforts prioritize protecting civilian lives, safeguarding national unity, and upholding the rights and dignity of all citizens, regardless of faith or ethnicity,” the statement said. It further condemned terrorist violence against any community, noting that such attacks are a violation of Nigeria’s values and a threat to international peace and security.

The statement followed remarks by US President Donald Trump, who confirmed on Thursday that US forces had carried out strikes against Islamic State-affiliated terrorists in Northwestern Nigeria. Trump said the operations targeted militants responsible for attacking civilians, primarily Christians, and warned of further action if such attacks continued.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also highlighted that the operations were conducted in cooperation with the Nigerian government, expressing gratitude for the partnership.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that Nigeria would continue working with international partners through established diplomatic and security channels to disrupt terrorist networks, cut off their financing and logistics, and prevent cross-border threats.

The airstrikes followed a bomb attack on a mosque in Maiduguri, Borno State, which killed five people and injured dozens, suspected to have been a suicide bombing. The ministry assured that the public would be kept informed through official channels.