Nigeria, Dec. 26 -- In a coordinated US-Nigeria military operation, the United States and Nigerian security forces on Thursday carried out precision airstrikes against identified terrorist targets in northwest Nigeria, including in Sokoto State and parts of neighbouring Zamfara State, authorities said.

The joint action on Christmas Day targeted militants linked to the Islamic State (ISIS/ISWAP) accused of carrying out violent attacks in the region, including bombings and assaults on civilians.

According to official statements, the strikes were the result of intelligence sharing and strategic coordination between the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) and the Nigerian military.

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