After Trump strikes Islamist terrorists, US general travels to Nigeria with militants 'on the run'

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 5 min read 100% complete by Paul TilsleyJanuary 25, 2026 at 06:23 PM

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Following U.S. strikes targeting Islamist terrorists in Nigeria, Lt. Gen. John Brennan from U.S. Africa Command visited the country this week. The strikes, confirmed by President Trump in Davos, aimed to counter the killing of Christians, who are disproportionately targeted in Nigeria. Brennan told Fox News that the U.S. is providing intelligence support and airborne ISR to Nigerian forces, leading to arrests in Sokoto as terrorists fled the area post-strike. The U.S. aims to enable Nigeria to solve its own security problems and remain a security anchor for West Africa by helping to stop terrorists from crossing its borders.

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