The United States military helped Nigeria fight bad guys. These bad guys are called ISIS fighters. The attacks happened in northwest Nigeria on Thursday. U.S. Africa Command planned this. Many ISIS fighters were hurt or killed. This is good for Nigeria's safety.
President Trump said the attacks were strong. He said they hit ISIS fighters who hurt Christian people. Nigeria's government said the problem is hard. The Foreign Minister said they fought "terrorists." He also said Nigeria has many reasons for problems.
The US wants to stop ISIS in Nigeria. The attacks were in Sokoto State. This place has had problems with bad groups.
The US Defense Secretary thanked Nigeria. Nigeria asked for the US help. This means the US and Nigeria work together. The US showed a video of the attack.
Some ISIS terrorists were killed. Nigeria's Foreign Minister said more fighting might happen. The US and Nigeria will work together. They want to stop bad groups in Africa. People are watching Sokoto State.