Former Nigerian Minister Claims US Seeking Military Base Amid Invasion Threats
Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, a former Nigerian military and interior minister, has raised concerns about the US looking to establish a military base in Nigeria amidst invasion threats and religious tensions. Dambazau referenced reports alleging US President Donald Trump's interest in Nigeria, particularly regarding the protection of Nigerian Christians.
He highlighted the broader security challenges in the region, including terrorism in Nigeria driven by instability in the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin. Dambazau also criticized Nigeria's lack of capacity to protect its citizens, citing recent security incidents like the Abuja-Kaduna train attack and the Kuje prison invasion.
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