Nigeria is set to leverage United States reconnaissance data for airstrikes targeting ISWAP and Lakurawa militants in the northwest region. The announcement, shared by Defense News Nigeria, signals an enhanced intelligence-sharing effort in the ongoing fight against insurgency. The specifics of the data sharing agreement and the expected impact on military operations were not immediately detailed.
Nigeria to use U.S reconnaisance data for airstrikes against ISWAP and Lakurawa in the northwest. pic.twitter.com/oqSeIAZqzt
— Defense News Nigeria (@DefenseNigeria) January 7, 2026