Northern Christian Elders React After US Launched Airstrikes Against Terrorists
- The Northern States Christian Elders Forum (NOSCEF) has reacted to the United States airstrikes against terrorists in Sokoto State
- The NOSCEF chairman, Elder Sunday Oibe, sent a crucial message to critics opposing the reported United States military intervention against terrorist groups in the country
- Legit.ng reports that President Donald Trump announced a successful Nigeria-US joint airstrike against terrorist hotspots on Christmas Day - Thursday, December 25, 2025
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FCT, Abuja - The Northern States Christian Elders Forum (NOSCEF) said Nigeria needs all the help to fight terrorism across the country.
Legit.ng reports that the United States announced military action against ISIS-linked militants in Sokoto, northwest Nigeria, at the request of Nigerian authorities.
The operation followed remarks Trump made in November in which he threatened to intervene militarily in Nigeria.
The NOSCEF chairman, Elder Sunday Oibe, said Nigeria is facing an existential security crisis that requires decisive and collaborative action.
Oibe slammed those opposing the reported United States military intervention against terrorist groups in Nigeria.
As reported by Vanguard, he stated this while reacting to growing public opposition against foreign military involvement.
“In whatever way this help comes as long as the Nigerian government is in the know, it is a welcome development.
“Nigerians have been bleeding for far too long because of the activities of these criminal bandits, whom I prefer to call enemies of humanity.”
The Christian elders questioned the logic of opposing efforts aimed at eliminating terrorists in the country.
“Why should any sane mind be against rooting out these criminals by whatever means necessary?”
“We all saw how innocent Nigerians were bombed inside a mosque in Maiduguri just a few days ago.”
The NOSCEF chairman insisted that the identity or nationality of those assisting Nigeria should not matter.
He said the objective should be to end terrorism and restore peace.
“Whether it is American, Indian, or Togolese support that will help Nigeria uproot this evil, it should be welcomed. Nigerians simply want to live freely and go about their daily activities without fear of attack.”
Nigerian military breaks silence after US airstrikes
Recall that the Armed Forces of Nigeria reacted to the powerful airstrikes launched against the foreign ISIS-linked terrorists’ camp in Sokoto State.
The United States War Department launched airstrikes against terrorists on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, 2025.
The Director, Defence Information, Samaila Uba, shared more details about the airstrike attack on the ISIS terrorist group.
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Tinubu's govt reacts after US strike against terrorists
Legit.ng earlier reported that the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government confirmed ongoing security cooperation with the US to combat terrorism in Nigeria.
President Donald Trump describes recent US airstrikes as 'powerful and deadly' against ISIS-linked militants in North-west Nigeria.
Nigeria emphasizes civilian protection and human rights in all counter-terrorism efforts amid international collaboration.
Source: Legit.ng
