US Hails Biggest Counterterrorism Haul Since 9/11 After Nigeria Raid
A top US counterterrorism official says a recent joint raid in Nigeria killed 199 jihadists in one operation. He described it as the largest neutralisation of terrorists since 9/11. Officials needed an extra aircraft to airlift captured enemy electronics, now under analysis by US intelligence to map ISIS networks. The operation marked a step-up in Nigeria-US security cooperation, shifting to active intelligence sharing and joint missions. US leaders credit this aggressive approach with neutralising over 1,000 jihadists globally under the current administration. They warn that ungoverned spaces in Africa remain fertile ground for extremist regrouping and stress ongoing collaboration to prevent new threats.
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