Airstrike: Shehu Sani Welcomes Action, Cautions on Foreign Dependence!

Airstrike: Shehu Sani Welcomes Action, Cautions on Foreign Dependence By Enock Damidami | Sele Media Africa

Former senator Shehu Sani has welcomed recent airstrikes targeting terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria as a meaningful action against extremist groups, but cautioned that Nigeria must not over‑rely on foreign military assistance for its long‑term security. The comments were made following reports of U.S. military involvement in coordinated strikes that targeted Islamic State‑affiliated militants in Sokoto State. [1]Reacting on social media, Sani described the operation as a “conscionable action” if indeed executed in cooperation with Nigerian authorities. He acknowledged that terrorist groups pose a severe threat to national stability and must be confronted decisively. [1]However, Sani warned that true security and lasting peace must ultimately be driven from within Nigeria itself, emphasizing that foreign partners can only play a *complementary role*. He stressed that dependence on external military powers cannot be a permanent substitute for robust domestic security capabilities. [1]

Citations:1. Reuters: www.reuters.com/world/africa/us-launches-strikes-against-islamic-state-militants-northwest-nigeria-trump-says-2025-12-25/?utm_2. Punch Newspapers: punchng.com/airstrike-shehu-sani-welcomes-action-cautions-on-foreign-dependence/?utm_medium=web&utm_

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