The United States has confirmed the deployment of a small number of military personnel to Nigeria, describing the move as a limited and focused mission aimed at strengthening security cooperation with Nigerian authorities. The deployment was acknowledged by the leadership of U.S. Africa Command, which said the personnel will provide specialised support, including intelligence and coordination capabilities, to assist Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts.
U.S. officials stressed that the deployment is not a large-scale troop presence and does not amount to a combat mission. Details on the exact number of personnel and their locations were not disclosed, underscoring the restricted scope of the operation. The confirmation marks the first official acknowledgment of U.S. troops on Nigerian soil following American airstrikes against extremist targets in late 2025.
Nigeria continues to face persistent security threats from armed groups, including Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province, particularly in the country’s northeast. The U.S. deployment comes amid broader international efforts to support Nigeria’s fight against insurgency and regional instability.
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