The United States conducted Tomahawk missile strikes against Islamic State-linked camps in Sokoto State on December 25, 2025, at President Trump’s direction and in coordination with Nigerian authorities, marking the first direct U.S. military action on Nigerian soil in recent years. The operation targeted groups such as Lakurawa amid broader counterterrorism efforts against jihadist threats, including Boko Haram affiliates, while Trump publicly framed it as a response to violence against Christian communities. Nigerian officials described the strikes as joint operations, though subsequent U.S. statements signaled potential follow-on actions if militant activity persisted. Congressional inquiries launched in April 2026 have examined the strikes’ legality, civilian impact, and costs, adding scrutiny to ongoing U.S.-Nigeria security cooperation. No additional U.S. strikes have been reported since December, with attention now focused on whether intelligence developments, regional militant escalation, or policy shifts could prompt further unilateral or coordinated military measures within the coming months.