Controversy has erupted across Nigeria’s media space following a confirmed United States airstrike in Sokoto State, an incident that has raised serious questions about the country’s security architecture and sovereignty. The development, which occurred on December 25, 2025, has drawn widespread reactions from citizens, analysts, and public figures — including popular media personality Daddy Freeze, who described the situation as “an embarrassment.“

According to international and local reports, the U.S. military carried out targeted airstrikes against Islamic State–linked militants operating in north-west Nigeria. The operation reportedly took place with the knowledge and cooperation of Nigerian security authorities, as part of a broader counter-terrorism effort aimed at dismantling extremist cells in the region.

However, despite official explanations framing the strike as a joint security operation, the optics of a foreign military launching airstrikes on Nigerian soil have sparked intense debate.

Reacting to the development, Daddy Freeze took to social media to express deep concern over what he described as a failure of Nigeria’s internal security systems. In his remarks, he questioned why a foreign power had to intervene militarily within the country, suggesting that the incident exposed systemic weaknesses in Nigeria’s ability to protect its territory and citizens.

“This is an embarrassment,” he said, echoing the sentiments of many Nigerians who see the incident as a blow to national pride.

The Sokoto airstrike has also reignited conversations around national sovereignty, security collaboration, and the growing threat of insurgency beyond Nigeria’s North-East. While Boko Haram and ISWAP activities have historically been concentrated around Borno and neighbouring states, the emergence of extremist groups in the North-West has increasingly alarmed security experts.

Public reactions have been divided. Some Nigerians argue that the strike was necessary, especially if it helped neutralize dangerous terrorist elements threatening lives and communities. Others insist that Nigeria’s reliance on foreign military intervention highlights years of underinvestment, poor intelligence coordination, and political failure in tackling insecurity.

Government officials have maintained that security cooperation with international allies remains crucial in combating terrorism, particularly as militant groups evolve and expand their operational territories.

As discussions continue, the U.S. airstrike in Sokoto has become more than just a security story; it is now a national conversation about competence, collaboration, and control. Daddy Freeze’s reaction has amplified public scrutiny, ensuring that questions surrounding Nigeria’s security preparedness will not fade anytime soon.

With insecurity remaining a pressing challenge, many Nigerians are now calling for transparency, stronger local intelligence, and long-term solutions that prevent future scenarios where foreign intervention becomes necessary on home soil.