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The Digest:

The Nigerian military has escalated land and air operations across northern terror hotspots. This follows US President Donald Trump's threat of potential military action over alleged Christian killings, prompting a show of domestic resolve against insecurity. Rooted in the Storm.

Key Points:
  • The military intensified air and ground operations in northern Nigeria.
  • This follows Trump's threat to deploy US forces over the Christian killings.
  • Rival terrorist factions Boko Haram and ISWAP clashed in Borno State.
  • Over 50 insurgents were killed in a territorial battle on Lake Chad.
  • The Nigerian Air Force conducted precision airstrikes in Borno, Kwara, and Katsina.
  • Army troops rescued 86 abducted civilians in a separate operation.
  • Operations targeted terrorist camps, logistics hubs, and mobility assets.
As external threats loom, these coordinated strikes demonstrate Nigeria's attempt to assert sovereignty while confronting internal security challenges that have drawn global scrutiny.

Sources: The PUNCH