By Our Reporter
The Nigerian Senate has announced plans to hold a closed-door briefing on the December 25, 2025, U.S. air strikes targeting terrorist camps in Sokoto State, following concerns over the alleged exclusion of the National Assembly from prior discussions.
Senator Abdul Ningi (Bauchi Central) raised the issue under Order 42 (Matters of Privilege) during plenary, arguing that the strikes infringed on Nigeria’s territorial integrity and should have involved legislative oversight. He stressed that the National Assembly, constitutionally empowered to play a role in national security and foreign military engagements, was not consulted.
Senator Ningi warned that allowing the executive branch to authorize foreign military operations without legislative input could set a dangerous precedent, potentially encouraging other global powers to act similarly.
In response, Senate President Godswill Akpabio confirmed that arrangements are being made to brief senators in a closed session. The briefing had been postponed due to the suspension of legislative activities following the death of Senator Godiya Akwashiki on December 31, 2025.
The U.S. air strikes, carried out in coordination with Nigerian authorities, targeted camps linked to the Islamic State group. The U.S. Africa Command confirmed that several ISIS fighters were killed in the operation.