In a troubling escalation of violence, Nigeria's military has reported the death of 35 jihadists in a series of air strikes executed around its border with Cameroon. These operations aimed to prevent planned attacks on ground troops. For over a decade, Nigeria has grappled with violent extremist groups, criminal syndicates, sectarian strife, and rampant kidnappings, leading to grave humanitarian concerns.
Nigerian Military Targets Jihadists with Air Strikes Amid Surge in Violence
Nigerian Military Targets Jihadists with Air Strikes Amid Surge in Violence
Nigeria’s military has launched extensive air strikes, killing 35 jihadists near its northeastern border to combat ongoing conflicts.
A coalition of distinguished Nigerians—including former government officials, business leaders, and advocacy figures—recently highlighted the alarming situation, drawing from an Amnesty International report indicating that over 10,000 lives have been lost since President Bola Tinubu's administration began two years prior. They urged the establishment of a Presidential Task Force empowered to address the rising threats, particularly from Boko Haram and the affiliated ISWAP.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Air Force has committed to providing ongoing air support to assistance ground troops engaged in dismantling jihadist strongholds. According to United Nations reports, the decade-long violence has claimed more than 35,000 lives and displaced 2 million individuals. Recent data suggests at least 15 jihadist attacks have occurred this year along Nigeria's borders with Cameroon and Niger, with insurgents increasingly using drones to target military installations.
Parallel to these military actions, authorities reported a separate operation in northwestern Katsina state aimed at countering banditry, resulting in the rescue of 76 kidnapping victims. Tragically, a child lost their life during these rescue efforts following a brutal attack that claimed at least 50 lives in a village mosque.
This complex crisis, particularly severe in Katsina and nearby Zamfara state, underscores the urgency of innovative strategies and international support in Nigeria’s fight against entrenched violence and instability.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Air Force has committed to providing ongoing air support to assistance ground troops engaged in dismantling jihadist strongholds. According to United Nations reports, the decade-long violence has claimed more than 35,000 lives and displaced 2 million individuals. Recent data suggests at least 15 jihadist attacks have occurred this year along Nigeria's borders with Cameroon and Niger, with insurgents increasingly using drones to target military installations.
Parallel to these military actions, authorities reported a separate operation in northwestern Katsina state aimed at countering banditry, resulting in the rescue of 76 kidnapping victims. Tragically, a child lost their life during these rescue efforts following a brutal attack that claimed at least 50 lives in a village mosque.
This complex crisis, particularly severe in Katsina and nearby Zamfara state, underscores the urgency of innovative strategies and international support in Nigeria’s fight against entrenched violence and instability.
