Washington, DC – The Washington Post revealed that the strikes attributed to the administration of US President Donald Trump against targets inside Nigeria were marred by operational and technical problems. These included missiles that did not fully detonate, as well as ambiguity in the precise identification of the intended targets.
The newspaper quoted informed sources as saying that some of the munitions used failed to perform their intended functions. This has raised questions within US military and security circles about the efficiency of the planning and execution. It has also cast doubt on the accuracy of the intelligence upon which the operation was based.
Reports indicate that the lack of clarity regarding the nature of the targets—whether they were sites belonging to armed groups or infrastructure suspected of being used for military purposes—has intensified criticism, particularly given concerns about civilian casualties or unjustified collateral damage.
These developments come at a time when Nigeria is facing complex security challenges, most notably the activity of armed groups in several regions, making any external intervention subject to intense scrutiny from both domestic and international public opinion.
Analysts believe that the newspaper’s revelations highlight broader issues related to military operations outside the context of traditional conflicts. They also raise renewed questions about the effectiveness of limited strikes and whether they can achieve clear political or security objectives without further complicating the situation on the ground.
