The Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, has successfully apprehended 39 individuals suspected of terrorist activities who were fleeing from Sokoto State following recent United States airstrikes on Islamic State linked camps.
US Airstrikes Target ISIS Camps
US forces launched airstrikes on December 25, 2025. They hit two ISIS-linked camps in Sokoto State’s Bauni forest. President Donald Trump authorized the strikes. Nigeria’s government coordinated the effort.The attacks killed several terrorists.
Residents in Tangaza report that militants died in the blasts. Survivors fled their hideouts. This action aims to weaken ISIS presence in West Africa. Moreover the strikes caused panic in nearby villages like Jabo. Locals heard explosions early on Christmas Day. However no civilian casualties occurred.
Amotekun’s Vigilant Operation
Ondo State’s Amotekun Corps acted fast. They arrested 39 suspects in a forest reserve. These individuals fled Sokoto after the airstrikes. Commander Adetunji Adeleye led the operation.
Intelligence reports guided the team. The suspects hid in the forest after traveling south. In addition, Amotekun detained 110 more suspects in related actions.This brings the total to 149 arrests. The Corps paraded 61 suspects for various crimes.
Furthermore, interrogations reveal terrorist links. The suspects claimed they escaped the northern strikes. Authorities handed them over for further probes.
Broader Security Implications
Nigeria faces ongoing terrorist threats. Groups like Lakurawa hide in forests across states. US involvement boosts counter terrorism efforts.
Meanwhile regional outfits like Amotekun fill security gaps. They complement federal forces. This arrest prevents potential attacks in the southwest. Additionally, residents feel safer. Adeleye praises the Corps’ vigilance. He urges citizens to report suspicious activities.
In conclusion, these events highlight international cooperation. Nigeria and the US work together against extremism. Future operations may follow to ensure peace. The arrests mark a win for security. They show that terrorists find no safe haven in Nigeria.
