Nigeria, Jan. 3 -- US President Donald Trump on Saturday claimed that the United States carried out a "large-scale strike" against Venezuela, resulting in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

In a post on Truth Social, Mr Trump said Mr Maduro and his wife were "captured and flown out of the country" following the operation, which he said was conducted in conjunction with US law enforcement agencies.

"The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country," Mr Trump wrote.

He added that further details would be provided at a news conference scheduled for 11 a.m. on ...