International Affairs

Nigeria’s New Military Command: A Necessary Response to Islamist Terror That Should Inspire America’s Own Border Security Efforts

By National Security Desk | February 5, 2026

After over 160 civilians were brutally killed in Nigeria’s Kwara state by Islamic militants, the government launches a new military operation—a stark reminder that extremist violence anywhere threatens global stability and America’s security interests.

The recent massacre of more than 160 innocent villagers in Nigeria’s Kwara state is not just a tragic chapter for Africa—it is a vivid warning to Americans about the persistent, violent spread of radical Islamist ideology. The Nigerian government has responded by creating a new military command tasked with Operation Savannah Shield, aimed at rooting out extremist militants who have exploited local vulnerabilities to spread terror.In the villages of Woro and Nuku, residents faced an unbearable choice: accept militant indoctrination or suffer brutal consequences. Reports confirm that many were targeted specifically because they rejected violent extremism, choosing peace over terror....

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