Terrorism: Relief as first batch of 200 US troops arrive Nigeria
U.S. Troops Arrive in Nigeria for Counter-Terrorism Support
A contingent of U.S. military personnel has arrived in Nigeria as part of an initiative to assist the country’s forces in ongoing counter-terrorism operations. Reports confirm that the first group of approximately 200 servicemen has landed, with additional deployments expected to follow.
Brant Philip, a security expert specializing in the Sahel region, outlined on social media that the U.S. troops will focus on providing training, guidance, and intelligence analysis to Nigerian forces. He added that they will oversee the delivery of ammunition and equipment, primarily for the Nigerian Air Force.
Philip noted that further U.S. Air Force transport flights are set to arrive at three designated locations in Nigeria. While two of these sites are believed to include Kainji and Maiduguri Airbases, Maiduguri is expected to receive priority.
Nigerian officials have reiterated that the role of U.S. troops in the country is strictly to offer training and advisory support. This follows reports earlier in the week that three U.S. military aircraft landed at the Nigerian Air Force base in Maiduguri, Borno State, marking the operational beginnings of this collaboration.
