US Air Strikes in Nigeria Welcomed by Analyst Despite Delay. Abuja, Nigeria — 2025-12-26 Lead Paragraph: US air strikes conducted in Nigeria against ISIL have been described as “very much welcome “by analyst Ebenezer Obadare, although he noted that the strikes came later than desired.
The recent US air strikes in Nigeria, aimed at ISIL, have been met with a mixed response.
Analyst Ebenezer Obadare, speaking to ImNews, emphasized the necessity of the strikes but expressed disappointment over their timing. Obadare, a senior fellow at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, stated, “While the strikes are a positive step in combating ISIL, their delay is concerning.
The longer the wait, the more time ISIL has had to consolidate its presence and operations.”.
The strikes, which were conducted in collaboration with Nigerian forces, targeted key ISIL facilities in the north of the country.
The Nigerian military confirmed the strikes, but did not provide further details on the outcomes. Local residents and officials have expressed relief at the strikes, although some have criticized the delay.
Officials commented on the matter.
The US Department of Defense has not yet commented on the timing of the strikes, but officials have previously stated that the strikes were conducted in accordance with international law and with the approval of the Nigerian government. Further details are expected as the situation develops.
Analysts like Obadare are hopeful that the strikes will be a significant blow to ISIL’s presence in the region.
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Source: ImNews interviews with Ebenezer Obadare, senior fellow at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs.
