By Our Correspondent
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has condemned the recent United States airstrikes in northwest Nigeria, warning that the operation amounts to a violation of the country’s national sovereignty.
Sowore described the airstrikes as reckless and unacceptable, stressing that no foreign military power should conduct operations on Nigerian soil, regardless of the justification.
He said such actions expose serious weaknesses in Nigeria’s leadership and security structure and diminish the country’s independence and dignity.
He argued that claims of coordination between the United States and Nigerian authorities raise concerns about transparency, accountability, and informed consent.
According to him, Nigeria’s security challenges should be handled by capable domestic leadership rather than reliance on foreign military intervention.
Sowore also raised concerns about the possible impact on civilians, noting that foreign air operations often carry the risk of civilian casualties and may further aggravate insecurity instead of resolving it.
The airstrikes, which reportedly targeted Islamic State linked militants in parts of Sokoto State, have triggered widespread debate across the country. While some officials have defended the action as part of counterterrorism efforts, critics insist it sets a dangerous precedent and undermines Nigeria’s control over its territory.
