Written by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said U.S. forces have killed “hundreds” of Islamic State militants in Nigeria, crediting President Donald Trump’s directive to protect Christians in the country from Islamist violence. During a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday, Hegseth said Trump charged the military with taking steps to protect Nigerian Christians roughly a year ago after learning of their targeting by the Islamic State terror group. Building the partnerships necessary to carry out such a mission took time, the secretary said, but the president remained persistent, and the right assets were eventually put in place.
“And over the last month, and there hasn’t been much coverage of this, we killed ISIS No. 2 in Nigeria, who is most responsible for killing Christians and trying to target the U.S. homeland, and have since because of the intel we gathered, killed hundreds of ISIS members who were targeting and killing Christians in Nigeria, creating a whole new opportunity there,” he said. The most significant action came on May 16, when U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) announced that U.S. forces had conducted an operation against Islamic State (also known as ISIS or IS) elements in northeastern Nigeria. AFRICOM’s initial assessment found that Abu-Bilal al-Minuk, whom Hegseth identified as the group’s No. 2 commander and director of global operations, had been killed along with other senior Islamic State leaders. No U.S. service members were harmed. AFRICOM commander Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson said the operation was made possible through U.S.-Nigeria cooperation over recent months.
“Make no mistake, our two nations will relentlessly pursue and neutralize terrorist threats and are committed to protecting our people and interests,” Anderson said. Africa Command, in coordination with the Nigerian government, conducted additional strikes against Islamic State targets in Northeastern Nigeria on May 17 and 18.
Source: US has eliminated hundreds of ISIS militants in Nigeria: Hegseth | Politics
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.
Galatians 6:9
Pastor Convicted for Preaching John 3:16 Outside Hospital
Retired Pastor Clive Johnston plans to file an appeal after he was convicted in Northern Ireland for preaching John 3:16 outside the buffer zone of a local…
Keep reading
Because They Are Above us All: Jill Biden on Hunter pardon: “We just could not let our son go to jail” under Trump’s DOJ
Jill Biden said she supported Joe Biden’s decision to pardon their son, Hunter, because they couldn’t let him go to jail under President Trump. Joe Biden had…
Keep reading
Finding Refuge in God During Life’s Storms
When life feels like it’s falling apart, God remains your safest place. Even when everything shakes, His strength never does. Bible Verse:God is our refuge and strength,…
Keep reading
Thousands lose power in Massachusetts after wind gusts bring down trees, power lines
A storm in Massachusetts has left thousands without power after wind gusts brought down trees and power lines around the state. National Grid reported that more than 20,000…
Keep reading
Calls for an end to the sexualisation of children in schools
The Coalition for Marriage (C4M) has called for an end to the sexualisation of children in schools and has denounced plans for a “summer of sex” at…
Keep reading
A House Divided
Division within the church is one of the enemy’s greatest tools because it weakens unity, damages witness, and distracts believers from the mission of Christ. I personally…
Keep reading
5 Sneaky Lies Your Anxiety Tells You Are True
In The Lord of the Rings, King Theoden becomes enfeebled by listening to the words of Wormtongue, his advisor. These lies poison the mind of the King…
Keep reading
Ecclesiastes 3:1
For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven: In the Book of Ecclesiastes verse 3:1, we’re reminded that life moves in…
Keep reading
Video Footage of Five and Half Months in the Yukon in Five Minutes
From spring through summer and into fall, enjoy the variety of wildlife that pass by this single camera location in the Yukon wilderness from 2021. Highlights include…
Keep reading
Lynx Caught on Video in Northern Minnesota
They captured a lot of really neat lynx footage this past fall and winter! They are just such ethereal looking creatures, and its always a highlight when…
Keep reading
Wildlife officials track mountain lion through Santa Monica neighborhood
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife tracked a mountain lion through a Santa Monica neighborhood on Friday. CDFW staff said residents first spotted the mountain lion…
Keep reading
Georgia wildlife officials warn smallmouth bass are being illegally introduced into Lake Allatoona
Smallmouth bass are turning up in Lake Allatoona, but Georgia wildlife officials say the fish are not supposed to be there and are likely being illegally introduced…
Keep reading
Video shows Indiana fire department rescuing baby deer from flooding waters
An Indiana fire department crew is getting attention on social media for their photos and video report over a deer rescued from flooded waters. The Madison Township Fire…
Keep reading
Bird tests positive for West Nile Virus in Ventura County, according to health officials
Ventura County health officials on Tuesday confirmed that a local bird tested positive for West Nile Virus earlier in May. In a news release shared by the…
Keep reading
Faith Through Fear And Hurt; Podcast Episode 2
Today Pip and Mara discuss Faith through fear and hurt. Sharing insight about the direction of Gods love. Pip: If you have ever wondered whether anything in…
Keep reading
New livestream camera shows lives of Pennsylvania’s secretive timber rattlesnakes
A new livestream wildlife camera takes viewers right into a timber rattlesnake rookery in Pennsylvania. The new livestream gives a 24/7 look at timber rattlesnakes living in an…
Keep reading
Extremely rare Guatemalan bearded lizards hatch at Zoo Atlanta
Zoo Atlanta has two new additions, and they are members of one of the rarest reptile species on Earth. The zoo announced that two Guatemalan beaded lizards…
Keep reading
China fueling anti-data center sentiment across US: Trump admin
The Trump administration and “Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary claimed anti-data center sentiments across the US are being fueled by a Chinese propaganda campaign. O’Leary — whose…
Keep reading
“Rare” harpy eagle arrives at National Aviary
There’s a new “rare” raptor at the National Aviary, one that can’t be seen anywhere else in the Northeast. The aviary on Wednesday introduced its new female…
Keep reading
Dead gray whale found in water off San Leandro
Officials in San Leandro are urging residents to avoid a portion of the Bay Trail after a dead gray whale washed ashore. On Thursday, the city said…
Keep reading
Gov Walz Pardons Convicted Illegal Aliens Blocking Deportation in Minnesota
On Wednesday, Democrat Minnesota Governor Tim Walz pardoned a criminal illegal alien convicted of armed robbery – preventing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from being able…
Keep reading
Hosea 4:6
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you, that you may be no priest to me. Because…
Keep reading
1 miner rescued after more than a week trapped in flooded Laos cave
At least one Laos gold miner has been brought out of a flooded cave where monsoon rains trapped a group for over a week, according to a Laotian rescue…
Keep reading
Florida troopers net 249 in multi-agency immigration sweep
Florida Highway Patrol teamed up with five federal, state and local agencies this month for a three-day immigration enforcement operation along South Florida highways that resulted in…
Keep reading
Texas roller coaster malfunction leaves riders stranded 100 feet in the air for hours
Eight riders were stranded nearly 100 feet in the air on Thursday evening after a roller coaster in Texas stopped during its vertical climb. Subscribe to read…
Keep reading
Suspect in killings of 3 elderly men in Hawaii arrested after massive manhunt
A man wanted in connection with the killings of three men was apprehended Thursday after a massive search of Hawaii’s Big Island that had left residents on…
Keep reading
Bat found in Irvine Regional Park tests positive for rabies
The Orange County Healthcare Agency said a bat found in Irvine Regional Park has tested positive for rabies. Public health officials said the bat was found at…
Keep reading
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explodes on launch pad in Florida
A powerful New Glenn rocket owned by Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin exploded in a spectacular fireball Thursday, sending billowing clouds of fire, smoke and flaming debris into…
Keep reading
Black bear spotted wandering around Worcester, Massachusetts: “I was terrified” 😱
Neighborhoods around Doherty High School in Worcester, Massachusetts were on alert after a black bear was seen roaming around on Thursday morning. You could say the suspect…
Keep reading
Why we need to read the Bible; With a 30 day reading plan
Reading the Bible, What the Bible Says Reading the Bible is essential for every Christian because it is the primary way God reveals His character, truth, wisdom,…
Keep readingSomething went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.
Discover more from Drink of Jesus
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.