Popular Nigerian media figure Ifedayo Olarinde, widely known as Daddy Freeze, has publicly reacted to the controversial United States military action within Nigeria's borders. The incident in question was a series of air strikes conducted by the US against militants linked to the Islamic State in Sokoto State on Thursday, December 25, 2025.
Daddy Freeze Questions National Sovereignty and Security
During a candid Instagram Live session, Daddy Freeze addressed the reports head-on. He expressed strong reservations about the United States operating within Nigeria's sovereign territory. "I don't believe America has the right to come into the sovereignty of Nigeria," he stated unequivocally.
However, he swiftly pivoted to what he described as the core, more humiliating issue: Nigeria's own protracted failure to guarantee the safety of its citizens. The OAP framed the need for foreign military intervention as a national disgrace. "But that apart, are you not embarrassed? Must somebody come from outside?" he questioned his audience.
He pulled no punches in his assessment of the country's security apparatus, describing the situation as having been "an embarrassment for a long time, unless we don't want to tell ourselves the truth." Daddy Freeze emphasized that Nigeria has grappled with severe insecurity for many years without finding effective, lasting solutions.
A Personal Tale of Fear and a Call for Honesty
To drive his point home, Daddy Freeze shared a personal anecdote that resonated with the lived experience of many Nigerians. He recounted a recent journey by road from Lagos to Ibadan to attend a friend's wedding. Instead of being a simple trip, it was marred by intense fear and anxiety about safety on the route, highlighting the pervasive sense of insecurity that affects daily life.
He used this experience to urge his fellow citizens and the authorities to confront the grim reality with honesty and to demand greater accountability from those in charge of the nation's security. He noted that the incident gained significant international attention after former US President Donald Trump tweeted about the air strike.
Sparking a Broader Debate and Public Reaction
Following his initial comments, Daddy Freeze expanded the discussion by inviting several other notable personalities to join his live session and weigh in on the Sokoto air strike and Nigeria's overarching security challenges. This move sparked further debate among his followers and the wider online community.
The public reaction to the news of the air strike, as compiled from social media, was mixed. Many users celebrated the action against the terrorists. User ochijeifeanyi45 commented, "Fantastic News...God has remember Nigeria......" while sylvester_ubasinachi simply said, "God bless United States." Others, like yemosky006, clarified that the operation was "in collaboration with the Nigerian government."
Some comments directly engaged with Daddy Freeze's perspective. User mrkingimeh posed a rhetorical question: "@daddyfreeze who gave Nigeria the right to bomb Benin republic? Nah the same right Trump get." Another user, frankyokeke60, suggested, "Pls visit the core North for just 5days, then you will appreciate Trump."
The discussion set off by Daddy Freeze continues to underline the deep-seated concerns among Nigerians regarding national security and the complex implications of foreign military involvement on domestic soil.
