The Digest:
Video footage obtained by Sunday PUNCH confirms that multiple terrorists were killed and their hideouts destroyed during United States airstrikes in Sokoto State on December 25, 2025. The unreleased military footage shows three separate strikes, secondary explosions, and terrorists fleeing the bombardment before being engaged.
Key Points:
- Video footage confirms US airstrikes killed terrorists in Sokoto State on Christmas Day 2025.
- The unreleased military video shows three separate strikes on terrorist hideouts.
- Secondary explosions indicated the presence of explosives at the targeted locations.
- The footage captured suspected terrorists fleeing the area before being engaged.
- Several terrorist vehicles were destroyed in the operation.
- The exact casualty count is pending a comprehensive battle damage assessment.
- The US and Nigerian governments previously confirmed the joint counterterrorism operation.
- The strikes were authorized by US President Donald Trump and supported by Nigerian intelligence.
Sources: Punch Newspapers
