The U.S. conducted military strikes targeting two alleged Islamic State camps in Sokoto, Nigeria, on Christmas Day. President Trump's administration stated the actions were aimed at protecting Christians, a claim Nigeria has rejected. The article criticizes Trump's military actions, comparing them to his predecessors' interventions and highlighting a pattern of bombings in various countries. It notes Nigeria's complex religious demographics and the ongoing challenges posed by Islamist militant groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP in the region.