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Kaduna Terrorist Camps Hit in Early New Year Airstrikes

Fresh reports indicate that several terrorist hideouts in parts of Kaduna State were struck in the early hours of New Year’s Day, January 1, 2026, in what sources describe as a coordinated and highly targeted operation.

According to information circulating from security sources and local accounts, at least three suspected terrorist camps were bombed shortly after midnight, around 12:03 a.m., before ground forces reportedly moved in to secure the affected areas.

The strikes, described as swift, devastating, and precise, are said to have caused heavy damage to the camps, sending shockwaves across surrounding communities. Unconfirmed reports on social media claim the operation involved U.S. air support, with allies of former U.S. President Donald Trump referring to the action as a “New Year’s gift to terrorists.”

In a separate claim that has yet to be independently verified, sources allege that the residence of prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi in Kaduna was destroyed during the operation. There has been no official confirmation of this claim from authorities or representatives linked to the cleric.

As of the time of filing this report, neither the Nigerian military nor the United States government has released an official statement confirming the airstrikes or clarifying the extent of foreign involvement.

Security analysts say if confirmed, the operation would represent a major escalation in efforts to dismantle terrorist networks operating in northern Nigeria, particularly those responsible for repeated attacks, kidnappings, and banditry in Kaduna and neighboring states.

Nigeria TV Info will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as more official and verified information becomes available.