A Nigerian man serving in the United States military has ignited conversations across social media platforms after providing details about recent American airstrikes targeting ISIS terrorists in Sokoto, Nigeria. The soldier's comments came in response to a direct question from a follower online.
Trump's Order and the Soldier's Revelation
The discussion was triggered after US President Donald Trump confirmed that he personally directed the Department of War to execute a powerful military strike. President Trump stated he had previously warned the terrorist group to cease their operations, which he said included the targeted killing of innocent Christians at historic levels.
In his statement, President Trump declared, "Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist scum in Northwest Nigeria... I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was."
"Happy Bombing Day": The Soldier's Chilling Message
As news of the operation spread, the US soldier, identified on social media as @Horiyourme, posted a message. He wished Nigerians a happy Boxing Day while also addressing the militants.
"Happy Boxing Day Nigerians. Happy bombing day, terrorists, apologies," he wrote.
When a follower inquired specifically about the scale of the attack, asking how many missiles were used, the soldier provided a crucial detail. He clarified that it was not a single strike but rather multiple coordinated attacks.
"It was multiple strikes. That was the last one," the soldier confirmed, suggesting a sustained operation against the terrorist base.
Nigerian Social Media Erupts in Reaction
The soldier's post and the news of the airstrikes generated a flood of reactions from Nigerian social media users, revealing a spectrum of opinions.
User @Abdul_quize expressed a desire for even more forceful action, writing, "It should be a bomb rain... I want POTUS to end them before close of business today."
Others, like @kwadokwado, questioned the veracity of the claims without visual evidence, asking, "If the strike is true then are there no clips or videos to verify the claim?"
Some comments celebrated the action. @LadyVictoria21 told the soldier, "Don't apologise to them. They deserve it and more," while ken26nd made a grim joke about the terrorists' fate on Christmas.
The incident also recalls a previous viral moment involving a Nigerian in the US military who seemingly predicted the airstrike just hours before it occurred, further highlighting the online engagement surrounding this military action.
