Nigeria's Record Security Bust: US Hails 'Biggest Terror Haul Since 9/11'
The United States has revealed a landmark counter-terrorism success in Nigeria, involving the largest seizure of enemy electronic equipment since 9/11 and the neutralization of 199 jihadists. US intelligence is analyzing the confiscated devices to dismantle ISIS networks, reflecting an aggressive counter-terrorism posture under President Trump.
The United States has unveiled details of a significant counter-terrorism operation in Nigeria, revealing that a cache of materials seized from terrorists represented the largest haul of enemy electronic equipment recovered since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The sheer volume of electronic devices and intelligence materials necessitated the deployment of an additional aircraft for evacuation. US intelligence agencies have initiated the examination of these confiscated devices to gain deeper insights into the communications, networks, and operational methods of the Islamic State (ISIS).
This disclosure was made by Dr. Sebastian Gorka, the United States Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism at the National Security Council, during an interview with Marissa Streit, CEO of PragerU. Gorka characterized the Nigerian mission as one of the most significant counter-terrorism successes under the administration, likening the operation to scenes from a Hollywood action thriller. He confirmed that the particular operation resulted in the killing of 199 jihadists in a single raid, marking the largest enemy neutralization in a single counter-terrorism operation since the September 11 attacks.
Gorka explained that the operation was observed live from the Situation Room, describing it as