A United States soldier, whose earlier prediction about American military intervention in Nigeria came to pass, has made a fresh statement following the confirmed airstrike on a terrorist base in Sokoto state. The soldier, using the social media handle @Horiyourme, posted his reaction shortly after President Donald Trump ordered the attack against ISIS-affiliated terrorists in northern Nigeria.
Soldier's Statement and Previous Prediction
In his post, the soldier reminded the public of his earlier forecast, stating he had warned that US forces would operate in Nigeria before media reports emerged. He wrote, "I told you we'll be in and out before your media knows it. We'll be back again." He emphasized a key operational detail from the recent action, asserting, "No civilian will be touched every single time."
This update comes weeks after a post he made on November 2, 2025, where he directly addressed the Nigerian Army, saying, "Dear @HQNigerianArmy please tell your boys to pack it up and head to the barracks, POTUS said we're coming in to show them how to deal with terrorists. We don't do romance with terrorists, we speak the language they understand."
A Stern Warning to Social Media Influencers
Beyond commenting on the operation, the soldier issued a stark warning to Nigerian social media influencers. He cautioned, "Influencers, don't collect that gig they're approaching you with if you like yourself." This cryptic message sparked immediate speculation and discussion online about potential covert campaigns or tracking related to terrorist financing and propaganda.
The warning resonated with some social media users. User @rittechpill commented, "This is honest advice to them. If the US can get this strike so perfectly. Tell me why the US can't locate the influencers. When two elephants are fighting, the grasses suffer the most. And influencers are the grasses. I believe there is ongoing tracking on the sponsors."
Mixed Reactions from the Nigerian Public
The soldier's posts and the US military action have generated a wide range of reactions from Nigerians online:
- @heisanniedavid expressed hope for more action: "We need such surprises on January 1st, 2026, as a new year gift to Nigeria."
- @shedrach_nyaba suggested internal sabotage: "Our military can do these but they fail because of the forces above them. Glad the US military is doing this for us."
- Others were skeptical of the soldier's claims. @ewisdomdaily1 dismissed him as a "Kitchen soldier" who was unaware of joint planning with Nigeria's National Security Adviser (NSA).
- Contrary to the 'no civilian casualty' claim, @Abdullah_Muhd_ alleged the strike hit a village instead of a terrorist camp, forcing residents to flee.
The incident has also reignited debates about national sovereignty. In a related report, a Nigerian lawyer was cited warning President Trump that Nigeria is a democratic and sovereign nation that cannot be invaded without due approval, highlighting the complex political dimensions of foreign military action on Nigerian soil.
