Nigeria Military, US AFRICOM, Troop Deployment, National Security, Nigeria-US Relations
The Nigerian Military Headquarters has officially dismissed recent claims by the United States suggesting that American troops have been deployed to Nigeria. This clarification comes after General Dagvin R.M. Anderson, head of the US Africa Command (AFRICOM), previously stated that a small US team had been sent to the country to assist with national security operations. In a press release issued on Thursday, the Nigerian Army stated unequivocally that no foreign troops are currently stationed in Nigeria in any operational capacity. The statement emphasized that all military operations across the country, including counter-terrorism and anti-insurgency efforts, are conducted solely by the Nigerian Armed Forces in collaboration with other national security agencies. The clarification follows media reports highlighting increased cooperation between Nigerian and US forces, particularly regarding intelligence sharing, planning, and prior airstrike coordination. While the United States ...