Why did US launch strikes in Nigeria?

The US has launched strikes against militants linked to the Islamic State group (IS) in north-western Nigeria, where militants have sought to establish a foothold. Nigeria has denied Donald Trump's assertion that the strikes were to do with religion. We get reaction from Nigerians and explain the story with our regional experts.

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Presenter: James Reynolds.

(Photo: The US defence department posted a short video that appears to show a missile being launched from a military vessel. Credit: US Department of Defense)