Nigeria Confirms Awareness of US Airstrikes in Sokoto State Amid Debate Over Sovereignty

Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, stated that the federal government was fully informed and involved in the US-led airstrikes against terrorists in Sokoto State. Tuggar emphasized that Nigeria provided critical intelligence and coordinated closely with US authorities, ensuring the operation avoided inflaming religious tensions. While the US Department of Defense and former President Donald Trump announced the strikes publicly, civil society groups have argued that Nigeria’s consent was not formally sought, raising questions about sovereignty and foreign policy communication.