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.
Recall 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.
Source: Damage assessment of US-Nigeria air strikes ongoing – Defence Headquarters
