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The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, has stated that a damage assessment of the recent United States strikes conducted in conjunction with Nigerian forces is still ongoing.
The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, said this while addressing newsmen on Wednesday.
Onoja further stated that the military would release its findings publicly after the assessment was completed.
The clarification is coming against the backdrop of widespread debate in the country on whether the strike was successful or not.
“On the United States strikes in conjunction with Nigerian forces, there is a process of battle damage assessment.
“We are still in that process, and I can assure you that once that is completed, we will communicate to the public all our observations. In due course, we will give you all the information that you require from the US–Nigeria strikes,” Onoja said.
DAILY POST reports that President Donald Trump of the United States on Christmas day announced that the American military conducted lethal strikes against Islamic State targets in north-western Nigeria.
The Federal Government confirmed the joint effort, describing it as part of ongoing counterterrorism cooperation.
Damage assessment of US-Nigeria air strikes ongoing – Defence Headquarters
