Mixed reactions in Lagos after US strikes in northwestern Nigeria

Lagos residents, far from the troubled north, expressed a range of emotions in response to the US’ move to launch strikes against an IS group in northwestern Nigeria.

Some locals were in support of the US president’s actions.

“If another country is coming with the aim of creating stability or peace in Nigeria, why shouldn’t we be in support? I am in support of that,” said Emmanuel Udoh, a reverend, as he paused near a taxi…